Medical Technologist- Core Lab

Boston Medical Center; Brighton; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Medical Technologist for its Core Lab. This role emphasizes multitasking and quality improvement while performing critical laboratory tests. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong organizational skills and the ability to troubleshoot effectively. You will play a vital role in ensuring accurate reporting and maintaining high standards of service. Join a team that values excellence and continuous improvement, where your contributions will directly impact patient care and laboratory operations. This is an exciting opportunity to grow in a professional environment committed to quality and innovation.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates competence in laboratory testing protocols and quality control.
• Ability to troubleshoot and evaluate testing with patient data.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and special tests accurately and timely.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and maintain records.

Skills

Multitasking

Quality Improvement

Laboratory Testing

Troubleshooting

Organizational Skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or related field

Tools

Laboratory Information System

Job description

Medical Technologist- Core Lab

Apply locations

Brighton, MA

Time type: Full time

Posted on: Posted Yesterday

Job requisition id: 41187

Responsibilities

1. Demonstrates multitasking abilities as a contributing member of a multi-disciplined laboratory section.
2. Supports medical center and departmental mission of excellence in service by continuously pursuing quality improvement.
3. Follows established procedures to perform routine, STAT or special tests recording all results accurately and meeting standards for complete and timely reporting.
4. Demonstrates competence in all scheduled test protocols by successful challenge on periodic and annual basis.
5. Demonstrates understanding of bodily processes as they relate to laboratory testing.
6. Is able to correlate and evaluate testing with laboratory data available on an individual patient basis for the purposes of troubleshooting and possible follow up with clinicians.
7. Is able to successfully troubleshoot methodology failures.
8. Exhibits strong organizational skills.
9. Draws on multi-departmental training and experience to process simultaneous duties in a timely fashion.
10. Is able to work independently successfully.
11. Performs all required Quality Control procedures; documents results accurately; follows through appropriately on all outliers.
12. Operates, maintains and troubleshoots equipment successfully; documents all required activities.
13. Notifies Supervisors of any unusual or unexpected results.
14. Reports all critical values to the appropriate person and completes all required documentation.
15. Maintains all records in a complete, accurate and legible manner.
16. Is able to teach and communicate ideas and offer solutions to lab problems.
17. Follows all organizational, departmental, and section policies (i.e. Universal Precautions, Fire Safety, QA documentation, Hazardous Waste Collection).
18. Notifies Supervisors of all existing and/or potential problems that may compromise laboratory goal.
19. Conducts self in a professional manner at all times (via apparel, telephone conversation, staff/peer interactions, etc.).
20. Assists with the orientation of new staff members, students, residents, Fellows, etc. as directed.
21. Reports laboratory test results by using the Laboratory Information System as directed.

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