Medical Technologist

Laboratory

$5,000 Sign On Bonus

Excellent Shift and Weekend Differentials Available!

Join our award-winning team! 

Northwestern Medical Center, Where you can be the difference!

Looking to advance your career at a vibrant, community hospital in a locale that will have you wondering why you ever chose to live anywhere else?  Come join the Northwestern Medical Center family, where our focus on high reliability ensures constant emphasis on safety, quality, and improvement as we pursue our mission of exceptional care. Be part of a team where you can make a difference, all while enjoying the quality of life Vermont provides.  

Northwestern Medical Center's mission is to provide exceptional healthcare for our community and we are currently recruiting for a Full-time Medical Technologist opportunity.

EXPECTED HOURS/SHIFT:  Full-Time (80 hours bi-weekly), generally evenings 3p-11:30p, varied weekends

POSITION SUMMARY:
This Medical Technologist generalist position performs clinical testing and associated duties in all Laboratory sections. Processing of specimens in the assigned Laboratory Section following written procedures and documenting action taken using the Laboratory Information System. Additional functions include daily and weekly cleaning of equipment and work area, conducting Quality Control procedures on analytical tests, instruments, re-agents, media and other products, calibrating of instrument in designated area and complying with established Safety and Infection Control procedures. The Technologist works independently, organizing work to meet job requirements. May be required to perform a variety of specimen collections including blood draws.

PREREQUISITES:  

Education:  Requires American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Board Certification (COP) as a Medical Laboratory Scientist - or equivalent nationally recognized credentials.  Baccalaureate degree in Medical Technology or a baccalaureate in a related science with approved Clinical Laboratory Scientist training is preferred.  Non-traditional route to established skill level may be accepted after review of education and experience. 
Experience:  None required.
Other:  The Medical Technologist must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.  Ability to work independently on varied shifts which include nights and weekends (at least two a month).  Possess an ICHP Visa Screen Certificate, if applicable.