IRP - Medical Laboratory Technician

Mass General Brigham Healthcare at Home; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham Home Care, Inc. is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician I. The role involves specimen processing, performing waived and non-waived tests per CLIA and SOPs, and reporting results with accuracy.

You will work under supervision to ensure quality, maintain records, and support patient care across our home care services. The position requires an Associate’s degree in laboratory sciences or medical laboratory technology, with ASCP-BOC preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a lab science is required.
• Lab experience preferred and ASCP certification may be favored.
• Ability to read and follow SOPs and CLIA guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Process specimens following SOPs.
• Perform waived and non-waived tests as authorized.
• Record and report patient test results accurately.
• Maintain quality control documentation and instrument calibration.

Skills

Laboratory equipment understanding

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's Degree – Laboratory Sciences

Associate's Degree – Medical Laboratory Technology

Clinical Laboratory Sciences credential

Tools

MLT(ASCP)

Job description

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Mass General Brigham Home Care, Inc. Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

The Medical Laboratory Technician I (MLTI), in their role as testing personnel are responsible for specimen processing, test performance and for reporting waived and non-waived test results. Under general supervision, each individual performs only those tests that are authorized by the laboratory director and require a degree of skill commensurate with the individual's education, training or experience, and technical abilities. Under general supervision, the Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) I, in their role as Testing Personnel as defined by CLIA, carries out all policies and performs all tests in accordance with the department's standard operating procedures. Works independently in an efficient and organized manner to assure accurate results and records. The work requires a professional level of knowledge to read and interpret accurately test results used by providers in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Does this position require Patient Care? No

Essential Functions -As outlined by CLIA, after successful completion of orientation, training and competency assessment on all instruments/methods applicable to their role:

• -Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results;
• -Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples;
• -Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed;
• -Follow the laboratory's established corrective action policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance;
• -Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either must correct the problems or immediately notify the general supervisor, technical consultant, technical supervisor, clinical consultant or director;
• -Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.

Qualifications

Education Associate's Degree Laboratory Sciences required or Associate's Degree Medical Laboratory Technology required and Other Certificate/Diploma Clinical Laboratory Sciences required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Medical Laboratory Technician [MLT(ASCP)] - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC) preferred Experience Lab experience 2 years required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• -Must have a basic understanding of laboratory equipment and its operation, maintenance and repair and analytic techniques.
• -Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• -Must have the ability to pay careful attention to detail and to adhere to written protocols, including communication with supervisors when issues are identified.
• -Must be able to perform as a team member.
• -Excellent interpersonal skills.
• -Ability to interact professionally and effectively with numerous staff including physicians, hospital personnel, employees, and patients.
• -S.
• -MLT (ASCP, other).

Pay Range

Min: $50 Mid: $55 Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements

Standing Frequently (34-66%) Walking Frequently (34-66%) Sitting Occasionally (3-33%) Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device) Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs Pushing Occasionally (3-33%) Pulling Occasionally (3-33%) Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%) Balancing Frequently (34-66%) Stooping Occasionally (3-33%) Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%) Crouching Occasionally (3-33%) Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%) Reaching Frequently (34-66%) Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%) Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%) Feeling Constantly (67-100%) Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%) Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%) Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%) Talking Constantly (67-100%) Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type Onsite Work Location 399 Revolution Drive

EEO Statement:

1410 Mass General Brigham Home Care, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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