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* Must be courteous to patients, visitors, physicians, volunteers, and other employees of the organization. * Responsible for assigned areas of laboratory activities. * Shall maintain proficiency and perform diagnostic tests in any of the areas of the laboratory to include: Blood bank, Serology, Coagulation, Hematology, Chemistry, clinical Microscopy and Microbiology. * When assigned to the section the M.T. will perform diagnostic tests in conformance with the laboratory procedure and physician order; initiate follow up as necessary to confirm an order; draw venous or capillary blood from patients as required; receive other body fluids or specimens from inpatients and outpatients; package specimens together with pertinent information arrange for delivery to reference laboratory; and prioritize requests according to need and conditions. * Record, file, and check all laboratory results and effectively communicate as soon as possible all required results to appropriate personnel. Ensure proper reporting of all charges and data-processing copies. Complete periodic proficiency survey tests and record required reports. Maintain confidentiality of all patient reports and distribute to those authorized. * Interact with public, patients, and other professionals in a discrete, polite, and professional manner. * Prepare and set-up equipment for various tests, assure proper calibration of equipment. * Operate within established control parameters for all laboratory test. * Ensure constant documentation and retention of all quality control data. * Perform and record daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance checks on all laboratory equipment. * Practice efficient economical use of laboratory supplies and reagents. * Ensure adequate availability of required supplies and reagents and communicate to appropriate supervisory personnel when necessary. * Keep abreast of new developments in the field of clinical laboratory, including procedures, techniques, equipment and computers. * Has ability to learn and perform new procedures established in the clinical laboratory. * Maintain work area in a neat, clean and orderly condition at all times. * Assist in work performed by MLT; orientation of all new personnel; training of students, and instruction to nontechnical personnel. * Must wear facility provided identification badge. * Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co-workers in a manner that reflects Falmouth Hospital's commitment to CARES: compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and service. MLT: 00040 * Associate's degree in science from an accredited institution and completion of an approved medical technician internship program. * ASCP eligible. * Computer skills preferred. MT 00038 * Bachelor's degree or higher in Medical/Clinical Laboratory science, Medical Technology, Biology, Microbiology, or Chemistry from an accredited institution and completion of an approved Medical Technology internship program. * ASCP or equivalent certification required within six (6) months of hire. HEW certification acceptable. * Computer skills preferred.