Clinical Lab Scientist/Med Tech

Berkshire Health Systems; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkshire Health Systems seeks a Medical Technologist for a full-time role at North Adams Regional Hospital. The position involves performing clinical laboratory exams, maintaining instruments, and instructing medical technology students while ensuring high-quality laboratory standards. Candidates must hold a relevant degree and certification, with a year of experience preferred.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in an approved laboratory.
• Certification as a Medical Technologist/Clinical Lab Scientist required.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical laboratory exams and quality control.
• Instruct and evaluate medical technology students.
• Maintain laboratory instruments and manage testing.

Skills

Independent judgment

Effective communication

Manual dexterity

Computer systems knowledge

Education

Baccalaureate degree in medical technology or related science

Twelve months of clinical education

Tools

Assorted laboratory analyzers

HIS (Hospital Information System)

LIS (Laboratory Information System)

Job description

North Adams Regional Hospital · NAR Lab NC

Full Time , Shift 3 , 40 , 9:30pm-7:30am

Posted 06/12/2025

JOB SUMMARY

This role implements the hospital and laboratory mission, goals, and objectives. This includes the performance of clinical laboratory exams, proficient testing, quality control, professional consultation, instrument maintenance and validation, testing management, instructing and evaluating students, and other functions toward the attainment of these goals.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Experience:

One year of experience in an approved laboratory (the internship year is applicable).

Education:

Baccalaureate degree in medical technology or related science.

Twelve months of clinical education in a school of medical technology or its equivalent accepted by certification agencies.

Licensure & Certifications:

Certified Medical Technologist/Clinical Lab Scientist through ASCP or NCA or CLIA approved equivalent.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Independent judgment and initiative required to schedule, organize, and plan work.

Ability to teach medical technology students on how to process specimens and answer computer-related questions.

Flexibility and adaptability in emergency situations including working additional hours or shifts.

Ability to work efficiently, accurately, and alertly for extended periods of time, and under stress, to ensure against errors. Above average manual dexterity.

Effective communication skills, use of computer systems, listening, speaking, writing and reading.

Knowledge of HIS and LIS.

Assorted laboratory analyzers and equipment appropriate to scope of position and dependent upon current technology.