Laboratory Technician/Technologist

South Shore Health; Weymouth (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Medical Laboratory Technician to join their team in a part-time capacity. This role involves performing laboratory tests, ensuring quality control, and maintaining safety compliance while working in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will possess an Associate's Degree in a relevant science and be eligible for certification. Join a team committed to high standards of patient care and contribute to meaningful work that impacts lives daily. If you're passionate about laboratory science and eager to grow in your career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in a relevant science preferred.
• Eligible for Medical Laboratory Technician Certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate testing of laboratory specimens according to protocols.
• Report test results in a timely manner and ensure quality control.
• Maintain a clean work area and assist in training new employees.

Skills

Laboratory Testing

Quality Control

Troubleshooting

Safety Compliance

Team Communication

Education

Associate's Degree in a relevant science

Tools

Laboratory Equipment

Job description

If you are an existing employee of South Shore Health then please apply through the internal career site.

Requisition Number: R-15176

Facility: LOC0011 - 85 Columbian Street, Weymouth, MA 02190

Department Name: SSH Lab Off-Shift

Status: Part time

Budgeted Hours: 32

Shift: Evening (United States of America)

Responsible for the analysis of laboratory specimens and subsequent result reporting according to Laboratory protocol and procedures.

Responsibilities

1. Test Performance
   1. Performs accurate and appropriate testing of specimens received in the laboratory, according to established laboratory protocol and procedures.
   2. Evaluates specimens for acceptability for proper testing.
   3. Investigates and documents problems with unacceptable specimens.
   4. Organizes workload for maximum efficiency in order to complete tests being performed.
   5. Accurately performs tests as ordered on specimens received.
   6. Verifies accuracy of results as those belonging to the corresponding specimen before reporting results.
   7. Collects data as required by supervisor on unacceptable specimens and specimens without orders or with ambiguous orders.
   8. Notifies Microbiology supervisor or designee of any preanalytical, analytical, or post analytical variances.
   9. Handles specimens according to appropriate storage temperature requirements and as per laboratory procedures.
2. Test Result Reporting
   1. Reports test results in a timely manner and according to established laboratory protocol and procedures.
   2. Reports results within time limits established for test procedures.
   3. Documents proper notification process required in the reporting of all critical values.
   4. Follows the established policy on Correcting Results in the event of incorrect results reported on a patient.
   5. Notifies the Infectious Disease provider or primary care provider regarding Microbiology alerts promptly.
   6. Notifies the Infection Control Nurse or designee regarding Microbiology alerts promptly.
   7. Notifies the Massachusetts State Laboratory Institute regarding reportable diseases promptly.
3. Quality Control
   1. Follows established procedures for laboratory quality control and reports discrepancies to the appropriate Supervisor.
   2. Performs appropriate quality control for the test procedure.
   3. Accurately analyzes and evaluates QC results obtained before accepting and reporting patient test results.
   4. Records results obtained for quality control testing as defined in test procedure.
   5. Notifies Supervisor of discrepant QC results.
4. Maintenance
   1. Performs daily, weekly, monthly or as needed, maintenance on instruments and equipment as appropriate.
   2. Documents performance of maintenance procedures for the instrument/equipment.
   3. Performs calibration of equipment according to scheduled intervals or receipt of reagents.
   4. Documents calibration of equipment.
5. Troubleshooting
   1. Troubleshoots instruments, equipment, reagents and patient specimens when problems occur.
   2. Follows established guidelines for troubleshooting procedures.
   3. Documents steps taken during the troubleshooting process.
   4. Notifies Supervisor when unable to solve problems.
6. Safety and Compliance
   1. Consistently adheres to established Laboratory and Hospital policies for Universal Precautions, Chemical Hygiene and Safety procedures.
   2. Wears Laboratory coat, gloves, goggles and protective devices as required when handling specimens.
   3. Reports any safety hazards to the appropriate Supervisor.
   4. Disinfects and cleans work benches/areas according to established protocol during and at the end of assigned shift.
   5. Properly disposes of contaminated and hazardous waste materials.
7. Team Communication
   1. Consistently communicates with the Microbiology team to ensure that daily work is completed.
   2. Assists coworkers when main bench duties are completed.
   3. Assists with specimen processing during lunch time breaks to ensure continuous flow of work.
   4. Assists Microbiology Supervisor with special projects when main bench duties are completed.
8. Competence and Training
   1. Demonstrates competence in assigned work areas according to section schedule and skill mix.
   2. Completes assigned CAP surveys with acceptable performance.
   3. Completes department generated competencies as required.
   4. Actively participates in continuing education programs.
9. Work Area Maintenance
   1. Maintains work area — cleans bench, restocks supplies, notifies Supervisor of low stock.
   2. Maintains appropriate supplies for work being performed.
   3. Regularly performs inventory of supplies and notifies appropriate Supervisor of department needs.
10. Orientation and Training
    1. Actively participates with orientation and training of new employees and students in laboratory procedures and policies.
    2. Introduces new employees/students to the members of the department.
    3. Engages new employees/students in daily routines within the department.
11. Technology
    1. Embraces technological solutions to work processes and practices.
    2. Partners with Microbiology Supervisor in discovering technology which will benefit patient results and turnaround time.
12. Safety Awareness
    1. Fosters a “Culture of Safety” through personal ownership and commitment to a safe environment.
    2. Assists in providing quality patient care through the evaluation of proper patient specimen labeling.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Associate's Degree in a relevant science preferred.

Work Experience: Four (4) months’ clinical laboratory internship preferred.

Certification: Eligible for Medical Laboratory Technician Certification (MLTE-AMT) - American Medical Technologist (AMT), Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).

Evenings 3pm-11:30pm rotating every other weekend.