Lead Medical Technologist - Core Lab Generalist, 40hr, Eve

C100 UMass Memorial Medical Center, Inc.; Bloomingdale (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health in Massachusetts seeks a Lead Medical Technologist to coordinate the Core Chemistry lab and supervise the work of laboratory staff. You will ensure quality control, interpret complex chemical test results, and support diagnosis and patient care.

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, ASCP MT certification preferred, and five years of leadership in a clinical laboratory. This is a full-time, non-exempt position with evening shifts and a competitive hourly range

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology required.
• Five years of related experience with demonstrated leadership.
• ASCP certification as MT preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interviews prospective candidates for positions in the laboratory and makes recommendation to Manager.
• Evaluates new hires performance and conducts performance reviews on employees assigned.
• Schedules employees for various lab benches and shifts; reviews all work performed in area to ensure completeness and quality.
• Discusses performance issues with employees and recommends disciplinary action to Manager.
• Follows established protocols to perform and interpret tests across assigned area.
• Provides guidance and consultation to Medical Technologist I’s and Medical Lab Technicians in interpretation of test results.
• Interprets and correlates clinical test results with patient history and condition to explain results.
• Troubleshoots testing process discrepancies.
• Develops new tests and quality procedures for the area.
• Ensures test results meet laboratory quality control requirements.
• Maintains equipment and performs preventive maintenance.
• Performs complex troubleshooting and repair of equipment.
• Instructs technicians in setup and operation of new equipment and procedures.
• Ensures compliance with safety policies and quality standards.
• Instructs students in clinical laboratory operations and procedures.
• Maintains accurate records of tests performed.

Skills

Leadership

Lab coordination

Quality control

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology

ASCP MT certification preferred

Job description

Are you an internal caregiver, student, or contingent worker/agency worker at UMass Memorial Health?

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt Hiring Range: $32.87 - $59.17 (based on a full time schedule of 40 hours per week). Please note that the final offer will vary based on scheduled hours. Compensation for part-time or reduced schedules will be prorated based on scheduled weekly hours, experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule Details: Monday through Friday, Weekends - One Full Weekend a Month Scheduled Hours: 3:00pm to 11:00pm Shift: 2 - Evening Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America) Hours: 40 Cost Center: 10020 - 3192 Core Chemistry

Everyone Is a Caregiver At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver - regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

Coordinates the work of others as assigned in a medical laboratory section. Works with considerable independence to perform and interpret various chemical, microscopic, and/or bacteriologic tests to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. Is expert in the use of all equipment and procedures for an assigned area.

Major Responsibilities

• Interviews prospective candidates for positions in the laboratory and makes recommendation to Manager.
• Evaluates new hires performance and conducts performance reviews on employees assigned.
• Schedules employees for various lab benches and shifts; reviews all work performed in area to ensure completeness and quality and takes corrective action as necessary.
• Discusses performance issues with employees and recommends disciplinary action to Manager.i>
• Follows established protocols to perform an all kinds of tests, including the most complex for an assigned area.
• Provides guidance and consultation to Medical Technologist I’s and Medical Lab. Technicians in the interpretation of highly complex or unusual test results.
• Interprets and correlates clinical test results with patient history, diagnosis, and clinical condition to explain test results (normal/abnormal) so that appropriate action can be taken.
• Troubleshoots testing process discrepancies.
• Develops new test and quality procedures for assigned area.
• Ensures that test results meet requirements of the laboratory quality control program.
• Ensures preventative maintenance for equipment in assigned area.
• Performs complex troubleshooting, repair, and modification of a wide range of complex equipment and instrumentation.
• May assist in the roll-out of new equipment and equipment modifications.
• Instructs technicians and technologists in the set-up and operation of new equipment and procedures.
• Ensures compliance with all laboratory quality and safety policies.
• Instructs students in clinical laboratory operations and procedures.
• Maintains accurate records of tests performed, using computer-based systems.

Position Qualifications

• License/Certification/Education: Required: Bachelor’s degree or successful completion of an accredited four-year school of Medical Technology. Preferred: ASCP certification as an MT is preferred.
• Experience/Skills: Required: Five years of related experience with demonstrated leadership skills. Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.
• Lead Medical Technologist supporting the Core Lab.: Hematology, Chemistry, Coagulation, Urinalysis and Central Processing.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health - for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [e-mail]. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver. No matter their responsibilities or title, every employee or "caregiver" fills an important role for our patients and their families every day. Who is a caregiver? It's not just the person who delivers the care. It's all the people who make it work ... and make it better. Caregivers give everything that helps patients heal, from expertise to extra attention. They give clean, comfortable rooms. Fast, accurate answers. And an easier, less stressful experience. They give warm, reassuring smiles, and helping hands. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, our community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.