Medical Lab Technician (MLT), 40hrs

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a clinical laboratory professional to perform various laboratory tests as ordered by physicians, delivering accurate results in a timely manner to support patient care.

The role requires an associate degree in science, with preferred laboratory science certification paths and a focus on quality control, equipment operation, and regulatory compliance within a hospital lab setting.

Qualifications

• Required: Associates degree in a science field.
• Preferred: Associates degree in Laboratory Science from an accredited program.
• Grandfathered: HEW or military certification acquired prior to 1980.
• Licenses: Medical Technician registry eligible.
• Preferred: Medical Technician registered (ASCP or applicable).

Responsibilities

• Prepares specimen depending on lab order.
• Performs tests using manual methods or automated instrumentation with careful handling of specimens.
• Conducts quality control checks and equipment maintenance to uphold high quality standards.
• Responds to supply and equipment issues to maintain operations and equipment life.
• Enters quality control and patient results into the EMR so clinicians receive results promptly.
• Troubleshoots test anomalies and system problems to ensure accuracy.
• Maintains a clean, safe work environment and supports a culture of safety.
• Maintains documentation, reports and QC to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Runs reports to verify operational performance.
• Handles status and result requests from patients and clinicians in a timely manner.
• Provides guidance and training to hospital clinicians on lab policies.
• Reviews supplies inventory and conveys stocking needs.
• In absence of Supervisor and Lead Techs, may lead shift operations and address issues.

Education

Associates degree in a science field

Associates degree in Laboratory Science from an accredited program

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Contributes to the Hospital’s mission by performing various clinical laboratory tests as requested in physician orders. This clinical professional position impacts patient care by performing accurate tests as prescribed by the physician in a timely manner so clinicians receive accurate result expediently enabling them to provide the best possible care.

Qualifications

Job Description

Education

• Required: Associates degree in a science field
• Preferred: Associates degree in Laboratory Science from an accredited program

Grandfathered Qualifications

• HEW or military certification acquired prior to 1980

Licenses, Registrations, Certifications

• Required: Medical Technician registry eligible
• Preferred: Medical Technician registered (ASCP or applicable)

Job Functions

• Prepares specimen depending on lab order
• Performs tests using both/either manual methods or automated instrumentation which require fine motor coordination and manual dexterity. Ensures specimen integrity throughout the process.
• Performs quality control checks and equipment maintenance, adhering to high quality standards.
• Responds to supply and equipment issues timely to ensure optimum operations and equipment quality and long-term equipment maintenance and life.
• Reviews and Inputs quality control and patient results into the electronic medical records system in a timely manner so clinicians and patients get their results as quickly a possible. Expedites results to clinicians for stat and critical results.
• Troubleshoot test anomalies and system problems in a logical manner to ensure accurate tests.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment presenting a professional impression of facilities and fostering our culture of safety.
• Maintain documentation, reports and quality checks to ensure the laboratory is in compliance with regulatory agencies, accreditation and Hospital policies and procedures.
• Runs report to verify optimal operational performance.
• Takes status and result requests and other questions from patients and clinicians in a timely and professional manner.
• Provides clinical guidance and training to hospital clinicians and physicians on Laboratory policies and procedures.
• Reviews supplies inventory, communicates supply needs and rotates supplies when new stocking is received.
• In the absence of the Section Supervisor and Lead Techs, may be the technologist in charge of the shift, resolving operational and clinical issues in a timely manner. Addresses immediate performance concerns and communicates issues to the Section Supervisor as appropriate.

Pay Range

$36.00 - $48.45

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled