Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT), ASCP Eligible / Medical Technologist (MT), ASCP Eligible /[...]

Cape Cod Healthcare; Hyannis (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis, MA, seeks a Laboratory Technician to perform high‑quality clinical testing across multiple laboratory areas including Blood Bank, Serology, Coagulation, and Microbiology. The role emphasizes maintaining proficiency, preparing reagents, and accurate data reporting.

The position requires an Associate’s degree with approved MLT internship or a B.S. in Medical Lab Science with ASCP/NCA eligibility or registration; requires flexibility for rotating shifts and weekend

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in science and completion of an approved MLT internship program.
• BS degree or higher in Medical Lab Science, Medical Technology, Biology, Microbiology or Chemistry with approved internship.
• BS degree and ASCP/NCA registration or eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Perform highest quality testing in assigned section (Blood Bank, Serology, Coagulation, Hematology, Chemistry, Special Chemistry, Urinalysis, Microbiology).
• Maintain proficiency across all laboratory areas assigned.
• Prepare reagents, standards, controls, stains, and culture media as needed.
• Troubleshoot instruments and perform preventive maintenance as scheduled.
• Accurately transcribe test data for reporting and communicate results clearly.
• Assist supervisor and serve as a technical reference in their absence.
• Participate in competency assessments and QC program maintenance.

Job description

Purpose of Position

To perform the highest quality testing in the Section to which assigned.

Description

• Ensures the satisfaction of all users of the department's services, both internal and external and seeks to continually improve customer service and satisfaction.
• Performs clinical testing in conformance with all the Laboratory procedures and physician orders in any of the Laboratory areas assigned; Blood Bank, Serology, Coagulation, Hematology, Chemistry, Special Chemistry, Urinalysis, Clinical Microscopy and Microbiology.
• Maintains proficiency in all areas of Laboratory assigned.
• Prepares reagents, standards, controls, stains and culture media as necessary.
• Performs instrument troubleshooting as necessary and preventive maintenance as scheduled.
• Accurately transcribes completed test data for reporting.
• Makes recommendations for improvements in quality and/or efficiency to the immediate supervisor.
• Assists section supervisor.
• Serves as a technical reference in the supervisor's absence.
• Participates in the competency assessment as appropriate.
• Assists the Section Supervisor in the maintenance of the Quality Control program to include:
• Troubleshoot and approval primary rule failures
• Verification of QC methods; new and periodic
• Review of daily and periodic QC data
• Review of reagent and maintenance QC
• Collect and summarize monthly statistical data
• Participates in the test validations, instrument interfaces and other laboratory information systems projects.
• Assists Section Supervisor in maintaining assigned Procedure Manuals in compliance with CAP and NCCLS standards and review the manuals as necessary and at least annually.
• Performs functions of the LST job descriptions as needed to include:
• All data processing functions
• Answers phones
• Verifies in-coming specimens with courier
• Prepares specimens for shipment to intra-system sites and references labs; makes necessary arrangements for transportation.
• Practice efficient and economical use of laboratory supplies; checks the inventory, orders supplies and restocks upon arrival.
• Participated in teaching practical and theoretical principles of test procedures to new hires and students.
• Obtains appropriate blood specimens from patients of all ages.
• Maintains confidentiality of information deemed confidential.
• Maintains harmonious and cooperative relations with fellow employees, medical staff, patients and guests and serves effectively as part of the Laboratory team in performing professional service to patients.
• Maintains work benches, testing areas and other work areas in a clean, sanitary and free of clutter condition for the safety of patients, guests and staff.
• Maintains professional growth and development through approved seminars workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise and comply with contact hour requirements as defined and approved by the ASCP or NCA.
• Has the ability to learn and perform new procedures established in the clinical laboratory.
• Maintains a thorough knowledge of departmental and Hospital policies and procedures as they pertain to the job, including the fire and disaster plans.
• Performs other work related duties and activities as assigned or requested.

Qualifications

MLT (ASCP Eligible), Grade 13

• Associate's degree in science (copy of degree or transcript required) and completion of an approved Medical Laboratory Technology internship program.
• Registration as a Medical Laboratory Technician with the ASCP or NCA.

MT (ASCP Eligible), Grade 14

• B.S. degree or higher in Medical Lab Science, Medical Technology, Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry (copy of degree or transcript required)
• One-year internship in ASCP program or other work experience accepted by ASCP, NCA, AACC, or ASM (High school diploma or transcript required).

MT (ASCP), Grade 16

• B.S. degree as above (copy of degree or transcript required)
• Completion of an approved Medical technology internship program
• Registration as a Medical Technologist with the ASCP or NCA.

Schedule Details

40 Hours Per Week, Rotating Days, 6a-2p, 7a-3p, or 8a-4p, Rotating Weekends and Rotating Holidays

Organization : Cape Cod Hospital

Primary Location : Massachusetts-Hyannis

Department : CCH-Clinical Lab

Annual/Hourly : Hourly

Hiring Pay Range : 32.75 - 48.7