Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Laboratory Technician

About Us

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions—Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group—is a trusted, integrated health care organization that fuels the latest advances in medical research, attracts the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, hones renowned services and innovative programs, and engages in important discussions about health and end-of-life wishes. CNE is helping to transform the future of health care and serves as a leading voice in efforts to ensure the health of individuals and communities.

Responsibilities

• Perform qualitative and quantitative analysis of patient specimens according to established procedures.
• Perform specimen collection and other specimen handling duties as needed.
• Operate complex biomedical electronic instrumentation including calibration, maintenance, quality assurance, and troubleshooting.
• Perform and analyze quality control procedures including daily testing, recording, problem resolution, and compiling reports to assure accuracy of all results.
• Review and verify the accuracy of test results before entering into the information system.
• Maintain a proper inventory of supplies to provide continuous service, minimizing downtime.
• Evaluate test results for accuracy, reportability, and clinical significance and report accordingly.
• Maintain current knowledge of specialty by attending seminars, in-services, and reading journals.
• Evaluate new methodologies and instrumentation under the guidance of the Section Chief and report findings and recommendations.
• Assume supervisory responsibilities in the absence of the Department Head.
• Orient and train new employees and students.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or a specific Science.
• A minimum of six months of job-related experience or equivalent.
• ASCP or NCA certification is required.