Med Lab Tech Class III

Carteret Health Care; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Medical Lab Technician III to perform a variety of routine and specialized diagnostic tests. In this role, you will be responsible for planning and organizing work, evaluating test results, and ensuring compliance with safety policies. The ideal candidate will have completed an MLT or MT degree program and possess knowledge in transfusion medicine. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to critical healthcare services while working in a dynamic laboratory environment. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient care and have the required qualifications, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Generalist position with knowledge of clinical laboratory aspects required.
• Experience in basic transfusion medicine is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Plans and organizes work according to lab policies and procedures.
• Evaluates test results and performs stat testing as needed.
• Maintains safety policies and handles biohazard materials safely.

Skills

ASCP board certification

Transfusion medicine knowledge

Education

MLT or MT degree program

Job description

Medical Lab Technician III's perform a variety of routine and specialized diagnostic medical lab tests as requested by healthcare staff according to established protocols and procedures.

• Holidays Required: Yes
• Shift: Evening/Night/Variable
• Work Schedule: 11:30p-7:30a; 3:30p-11:30p

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plans and organizes all assigned work according to defined policies/procedures for a specific laboratory or as directed by immediate supervisor.
• Evaluates test results using laboratory specific procedures defined in the dept. policy/procedure manual.
• Performs stat testing according to laboratory policy or as directed by immediate supervisor.
• Telephone all panic results immediately to appropriate nursing or medical staff member as directed by laboratory policy/procedure manual and as directed by immediate supervisor.
• Complete all work sheets related to assigned work according to instructions in the laboratory policy/procedure manual or as directed by immediate supervisor before the end of shift.
• Perform required preventive maintenance according to procedure and schedules defined in department manuals.
• Initiate appropriate action as indicated by shifts in QC data.
• Correctly run proper controls for each assay concurrent with all patient assays.
• Plot values on quality control charts and enters data into laboratory computer immediately upon completion of quality control procedure.
• Evaluate, according to specific instructions for individual laboratory, quality control results prior to reporting any patient results.
• Document all corrective actions taken as a result of control values exceeding tolerance limits 100% of the time.
• Complies with all safety policies, and procedures 100% of the time.
• Maintains universal precautions with no incidence of failure to comply with lab policies and procedures.
• Practices segregation of biohazard trash with no incidences of failure.
• Safely handles needles and biological specimens with no incidence of failure to comply with policies and procedures.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• ASCP board certification preferred.
• Candidate must be generalist with some transfusion medicine knowledge.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/LICENSURE/TECHNICAL/OTHER:

• Education: Candidate must have completed an MLT or MT degree program.
• Experience (Type & Length): Experience in basic transfusion medicine is also required. This is a generalist position and knowledge of all aspects of clinical laboratory is expected.
• Certification/Licensure: ASCP board certification preferred.