Medical Technologist

$15,000 SIGN ON BONUS!**

MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST MT/MLS/MLT

Central Maine Healthcare is seeking a Medical Technologist to join the Rumford Hospital Pathology team!

Central Maine Healthcare is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving 400,000 people living in central, western and Midcoast Maine. CMH's hospital facilities include Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital. CMH also supports Central Maine Medical Group, a primary and specialty care practice organization. Other system services include the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute, a regional trauma program, LifeFlight of Maine's southern Maine base, the Central Maine Comprehensive Cancer Center and other high-quality clinical services.

If you are passionate about making a difference and are looking for your next great career opportunity, we look forward to reviewing your application!

The Medical Technologist performs routine and complex procedures in blood bank, chemistry, hematology, serology, microbiology, urinalysis, and phlebotomy.

• 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.
• works independently, organizes work to meet established deadlines, records all data obtained, and maintains job competence.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

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.

What It’s Like Working At CMH:

We are all about our team members growth and health. That why we prioritize work/life balance, community-based wellness initiatives and tuition reimbursement or student loan repayment for ALL of our team members.

CMH offers a robust benefits package that includes:

• Robust Paid Time Off (PTO) program
• Medical plan with enhanced Tier 1 benefits provided within the CMH system.
• Dental plan
• Vision plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Basic Life insurance at no cost
• Supplemental Life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) or 403(b) retirement savings plans
• Tuition IO partnership for student loan repayment assistance and tuition assistance
• Family leave program for Parental Leaves
• Comprehensive Wellness Program

Living in Central Maine:

While not at work, our team members enjoy the endless opportunities for entertainment that Maine has to offer. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy skiing, boating along the coast and hiking at a state or national park. Centrally located to several popular attractions, residents can embark on day trips to Boston, North Conway, New Hampshire and Boothbay Harbor. Maine is a wonderful place to raise a family, with safe communities and great public and private schools.

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.

Essential Duties:

• Demonstrates ability to function in all areas of the clinical laboratory: blood bank, chemistry,
hematology, microbiology, serology/immunology.
• Performs high-complexity testing.
• Performs basic troubleshooting, and corrective maintenance procedures independently as determined
by supervisory observation.
• 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.
• Interprets physician orders and accurately records and verifies the results and findings of procedures
via the computer system.
• Follows policies and procedures related to medico legal matters, including confidentiality,
amendments of medical records, patient rights, medical records as legal evidence, informed consent
and release of information.
• Alters or adjusts methods and procedures for the neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric
patient.
• Performs quality control procedures and instrument checks.
• Demonstrates knowledge of expected lab values for the neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and
geriatric patient.
• Notifies patient care unit and/or physician of critical lab values.
• Maintains accurate laboratory records on procedures performed for statistics and billing.
• Meets current documentation standards and policies.
• Consults with other departments, as appropriate, to collaborate in patient care and performance
improvement activities.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the
likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Follows standard precautions at all times.
• Manages and operates laboratory equipment safely and correctly.
• Demonstrates knowledge of new testing methods, products, instrumentation; remains informed on all
current technologies.
• Maintains current knowledge of hospital policy, CLIA, state and other regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
• Maintains a good working relationship with all staff members within the organization.
• Demonstrates the value of team concept on a consistent basis.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to engage patients and team members utilizing the CMH Experience Standards

i. I am creating a warming, caring, and non-judgmental environment
ii. I am actively listening and seeking information
iii. I am honest, truthful, and consistent
iv. I am respectful, treating all individuals with dignity and empathy
v. I am serving as a role model, taking both initiative and ownership when appropriate
vi. I am working collaboratively and demonstrating teamwork
vii. I am resilient and adapt to change in positive ways.

• Demonstrated ability to direct and triage in a highly fluid dynamic operational environment.
• Ability to collaborate with all layers of the management/ administration team.

**Internal team members who apply for a role that has a sign on bonus for external candidates, will not be eligible for the sign on bonus. Team members who have been gone from CMH for one year or more are eligible for a sign on bonus payment.

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.