Blood Bank Medical Technologist

Mount Auburn Hospital; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health in Cambridge, MA seeks a Blood Bank Medical Technologist with the ability to rotate through all shifts. You will perform tests, ensure asepsis, maintain equipment, and document results according to procedures, while contributing to quality control and regulatory compliance.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in medical technology (M.T. etc.) and one year of related experience; new graduates are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology, M.T. (A.S.C.P.), or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Performs the duties of a medical technologist for the Blood Bank.
• Rotates through all shifts as needed.
• Follows strict principles of asepsis and antisepsis in performing duties.
• Maintains equipment and work area cleanliness.
• Performs tests and procedures as ordered according to procedure manuals.
• Records, reports, and posts test results/findings to meet standards.
• Performs quality control using established protocols.
• Maintains records, reports, statistics, logs, and files.
• Performs phlebotomy/EKG procedures as needed.
• Interviews and phlebotomizes donors and patients.

Education

Bachelor's degree in medical technology, M.T. (A.S.C.P.), or equivalent

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Tests are performed accurately, appropriately, and in a timely manner according to departmental standards, policies, and procedures.

Job Description:

• Performs the duties of a medical technologist for the Blood Bank. Rotates through all shifts as needed.
• Follows strict principles of asepsis and antisepsis in performing duties. Uses proper techniques and equipment.
• Assures proper functioning, maintenance, and cleanliness of equipment and work area.
• Performs tests and procedures as ordered, following outlines in procedure manuals.
• Determines that specimens were collected, transported, labeled, and preserved according to procedures 100% of the time.
• Records, reports, and posts test results/findings as required to meet established standards.
• Performs quality control using established protocols.
• Adheres to established hospital and department policies, procedures, and objectives. Complies with requirements of accreditation and regulatory agencies.
• Maintains all required records, reports, statistics, logs, and files.
• Performs phlebotomy/EKG procedures as needed.
• Attends in‑services and meetings as required. Keeps up to date with new methods or improvements. Initials meeting notes indicating they have been read and understood.
• Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, conferences, and professional affiliations.
• Troubleshoots methods, procedures, and instrumentation as needed according to departmental procedures.
• Monitors and maintains adequate inventory for daily testing routine.
• Performs other similar or related duties as required or as directed.
• Revises or transcribes procedures as directed.
• Participates in the evaluation of new techniques as required
• Operates computer for required applications.
• Participates in the training of new technologists, medical students, and house officers.
• Interviews, phlebotomizes, and provides post‑phlebotomy care for autologous and allogenic donors and therapeutic phlebotomy patients.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology, M.T. (A.S.C.P.), or equivalent.
• One year of experience in a similar or related job setting is preferred. New graduates will be considered.

Physical Requirements & Environment:

• Exposure to infectious disease and to possible carcinogenic chemicals.
• Minimal exposure to caustic agents, acids, and fumes.
• Occasional prolonged standing and walking.
• Works under constant time deadlines.
• Performs data entry with repetitive hand movement, and visual concentration at video display terminal, in order to review and enter data.
• Requires manual dexterity using fine hand manipulations.
• Uses protective equipment as described in the Laboratory Policy and Procedure Manual.
• Requires exposure to power tools and heavy equipment.
• Complies with precautions, as defined by Infection Control staff, in patients/materials requiring isolation.
• Consistently uses sharps safety devices as designed to prevent injuries to self.

Pay Range:

Pay Range: $38.52 - $51.84 The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled At Beth Israel Lahey Health, we are driving the change in health care that Massachusetts wants and needs. Our culture promotes continuous learning, growth, innovation and a sense of belonging. We make it a priority to offer comprehensive compensation and benefits and help you achieve a healthy and balanced life. While you're busy caring for and supporting our patients, we take care of you.