Evening Medical Laboratory Scientist (Per Diem)

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Newburyport (MA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a dedicated Medical Laboratory Technician for per diem shifts in the laboratories. The role involves pre-analytical specimen processing, accurate blood collection across age groups, order entry, and specimen accessioning to support fast and reliable lab service.

Responsibilities include performing analytic testing with proper review of orders and critical values, conducting quality control, and maintaining LIS proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science or clinical laboratory science or related biological science.
• ASCP certification or registry eligible required.
• Proficiency in specimen processing and lab QC procedures.

Responsibilities

• Pre-analytical specimen processing and accessioning for all ages.
• Perform and verify analytical tests with attention to order priority and critical values.
• Enter orders, query orders, and ensure proper specimen distributions.
• Collect blood successfully on difficult patients and identify patients using two forms of ID.
• Perform quality control testing and verify results before release.
• Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• Maintain instrumentation and document any issues for timely resolution.
• Recognize STAT priorities and adhere to turnaround time policies.

Skills

Specimen processing

Blood collection

Quality control

LIS proficiency

ASCP certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science or clinical laboratory science or related biological science

Tools

LIS system

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a dedicated Medical Laboratory Technician for per diem shifts in the laboratories. The role involves pre-analytical specimen processing, accurate blood collection across age groups, order entry, and specimen accessioning to support fast and reliable lab service.

Responsibilities include performing analytic testing with proper review of orders and critical values, conducting quality control, and maintaining LIS proficiency.