Job Description:
Do you want to make a difference in the lives of patients with
Cancer and Blood Disorders?
New England Cancer Specialists (NECS) is seeking an experienced
full time 40 hr./5-day Monday-Friday Medical Laboratory Technologist
to join our amazing Laboratory team in a float role at any of our 3
clinics located respectfully located in Kennebunk ME, Scarborough
ME, and Topsham, ME. NECS Laboratory Technologist also help to cover
our weekend urgent care clinic rotation 1 weekend every 4-6 weeks
from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM Saturday and Sunday, paid at time and a half.
The Laboratory Technologist is accountable for the performance
of serological, biochemical, and hematological laboratory
examinations and tests. They will provide technical and clerical
support in all major areas of the laboratory while ensuring
efficient operations and promoting patient-centered care. The
successful candidate will have a bachelor’s in laboratory science as
well as be able to collect samples and perform tests to analyze
bodily fluids, tissue, and other substances. They will prepare
specimens and perform manual tests that are based on detailed
instructions. NECS Laboratory Technologists are an important part of
the interdisciplinary team that cares for patients
NECS offers competitive pay, new employees are eligible to earn
up to 3.4 weeks of Paid Time Off in their first year with the
practice, as well as an additional 10 paid company holidays. We
offer medical, dental and vision insurance and eligibility starts
the 1st of the month after your hire date.
NECS is a private medical practice composed of 14 oncologists
and hematologists serving the region from 5 different locations in
Maine and New Hampshire. Our mission is to make life better for
people with cancer and blood disorders. Kindness, compassion, and
respect are part of everything that we do - from our phone operators
to our physicians, every person on our team is important, and
everyone makes a difference. We are proud to be the first Dana
Farber Affiliate practice in the country, striving to provide the
highest quality care and unmatched, holistic support for every
patient, every day.
Job Duties & Essential Functions
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Able to accurately collect blood and other biological
specimens for testing and possesses good technique to successfully
perform venipuncture using a variety of techniques.
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Perform waived to complex testing, quality controls. Review
and track action as needed to ensure test accuracy, and report
problems to Laboratory Manager.
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Set up and operate, maintain, calibrate, clean, and test
sterility of medical laboratory equipment.
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Use automated equipment and computerized instruments capable
of performing many tests at the same time
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Operate laboratory information systems, log data from medical
tests, and enter results into a patient’s medical record.
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Discuss results and findings of laboratory tests and
procedures with physicians
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Train medical laboratory technicians as needed.
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Obtains continuing education credit as required yearly.
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Responsible for maintaining a clean working environment in the
lab area according to established policies and procedures.
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Successful performance of analyses on proficiency testing
samples, demonstration of knowledge of principles, methods,
materials, equipment, and techniques of laboratory medicine, and
preparation of specimens for testing at reference laboratories.
Travel: Scheduled Travel on a weekly basis to meet
coverage needs in our labs located in Kennebunk, Scarborough and
Topsham Maine.
Weekend: Participation in the weekend clinic 1
weekend every 4-6 weeks. Weekend clinic is in our Scarborough ME, location.
