Medical Technologist, Full-time

At Central Maine Healthcare our team members are committed to providing exceptional care and experiences for our community and for each other every day. $15,000 Sign-On Bonus!! MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST MT/MLS/MLT The Medical Technologist performs routine and complex procedures in blood bank, chemistry, hematology, serology, microbiology, urinalysis, and phlebotomy. A Medical Technologist obtains and receives specimens, performs clinical laboratory tests by standardized procedures, understands method principles, performs quality control, performs preventative maintenance, and interprets results as to accuracy, acceptability, and critical limits. The Medical Technologist works independently, organizes work to meet established deadlines, records all data obtained, and maintains job competence. The job also involves effective communication and interpersonal skills. The Medical Technologist will assume the responsibility of the supervisor in their absence. Duties and Responsibilities: Demonstrates Competency in the Following Areas: 1. Performs routine and specialized clinical laboratory procedures according to established standards and procedures, using proper technique and equipment in the performance of duties to assure biological and physical safety and accuracy. Work must be performed accurately in the judgement of the supervisor and with no more than two documented major errors per evaluation year. Follows written procedures to independently perform routine diagnostic testing which may include, but is not limited to, the following: Hematology, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Chemistry, Clinical Microscopy, Immunohematology, Donor Collection and Processing, Therapeutic Drug monitoring, Microbiology, Serology. 2. Routinely performs quality control and maintenance procedures as a part of normal workflow. 3. Maintains and increases professional knowledge. This aspect of performance will be assessed by supervisory review. 4. Properly collects and prepares specimens with efficiency and accuracy for subsequent testing to ensure the accurate and timely reporting of results used in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. 5. Utilizes functions of the information system including all functions associated with ordering and resulting laboratory tests. 6. Customer Service: Interacts with all individuals in a consistent manner, providing attention, support, and assistance to foster an environment of exceptional personal service. Regulatory Requirements: • Certification as a Medical Technologist MT/MLS/MLT/CLT by ASCP or equivalent, required within 6 months of hire. • Excellent computer and inter-personal skills. Language Skills: • Able to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and in writing. • Strong written and verbal skills. • Additional languages preferred. • Basic computer knowledge. Physical Demands: For physical demands of position, including vision, hearing, repetitive motion and environment, see following description: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising client care. If you are passionate about making a difference and are looking for your next great career opportunity, we look forward to reviewing your application! AT CENTRAL MAINE HEALTHCARE YOU ARE AT THE CENTER OF EVERYTHING WE DO Our why, our purpose, drives every decision and action we take as a healthcare system. We strive everyday to deliver exceptional care, and to improve our community. We are a non-profit organization that is breaking the traditional healthcare mold by bringing our patients and their family’s high value, low cost, and award-winning care while focusing on creating an exceptional experience for them; all within their communities. To accomplish this, we only hire individuals who are committed to excellence, who embody the principles of our CMH Experience Service Standards, and who are ready to step in and help their fellow team members achieve those exceptional results for our patients, their families, and the community. Central Maine Healthcare System The organization is broad in its footprint, with three (3) hospitals in Bridgton, Lewiston, and Rumford, and over 75 individual practices within our Medical Group. Lewiston’s Central Maine Medical Center is a certified and award-winning level two trauma center, along with our Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute and the upcoming highly anticipated launch of our comprehensive state of the art cancer treatment center. Both Bridgton and Rumford Hospitals are four (4) star accredited acute care hospitals, and our Medical Group and Maine Urgent Care Centers have won multiple awards within their specialties. As a system we are a six-time winner of the Leapfrog Safety A Rating since 2019, representing some of the highest quality care and outcomes nationwide. Our awards and accolades are only possible as a result of our commitment to culture, and a focus on safety and inclusion, in each of our patient’s experiences and in the experiences we create within our teams. If you are a person who is looking for a way to give back to your community, to help improve the lives of patients or those who care for our patients, want to be part of a growing organization that is setting the bar for Maine healthcare, apply to join Central Maine Healthcare today! Diversity and Equal Employment Opportunity CMH actively promotes diversity in its workforce at all levels of the organization. We strive to create and maintain a setting where we celebrate cultural and other differences and consider them strengths of the organization. CMH is an equal opportunity workforce and no one shall discriminate against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status with respect to any offer, or term or condition, of employment. We make reasonable accommodations to the known physical and mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities.