Medical Laboratory Technologist, Microbiology – Part-Time Days (Potential Hematology/Chemistry Coverage)

Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH); United States; On-site; USD 53,000 - 71,000; Part time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH) is seeking a part-time Medical Laboratory Technologist to join the laboratory team. The role performs qualitative and quantitative tests on specimens, and ensures quality control and documentation according to established procedures.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or equivalent and 1–3 years' related experience, with ASCP/AMT/HEW eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or equivalent.
• 1–3 years directly related experience.
• ASCP, AMT, HEW or eligible; must obtain within 1 year of DOH.

Responsibilities

• Performs qualitative and quantitative tests using automated instrumentation or manual methods per established procedures.
• Performs established quality assurance procedures (quality control testing, instrument function checks and calibrations); maintains documentation; investigates deviations from expected performance.
• Assesses accuracy and validity of test results by applying relevant scientific principles and recognizing changes critical to patient care.
• Maintains records of tests and final results for all record functions and inquiries related to patient care.
• Troubleshoots instruments and resolves technical problems; reports to supervisor as appropriate.
• May assist in instructing students and laboratory personnel in diagnostic tests and examinations; performs phlebotomy per protocols.
• Performs order entry and specimen receipt; provides customer service to all laboratory customers.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or Equivalent

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.

Performs and assesses validity of qualitative and quantitative tests and examinations used in the analysis, diagnosis and treatment of disease utilizing various analyzers or manual methods on specimen sources such as blood, urine and other body fluids.

The schedule is as follows: Part Time (24) hours per week & every other Saturday rotation. No Sunday coverage is required.

Job Description:

Major Responsibilities

• Performs qualitative and quantitative tests and examinations using automated instrumentation or manual methods using established procedures.
• Performs established quality assurance procedures (quality control testing, instrument function checks and calibrations); maintains appropriate documentation; investigates and resolves deviations from expected performance.
• Assesses accuracy and validity of obtained test results by applying knowledge of relevant scientific principles, recognized changes that are critical to patient care, identified probably causes for irregular and atypical findings.
• Maintains records of tests and examinations and final results for all record functions and inquiries related to patient care.
• Troubleshoots instruments and resolves technical problems whenever possible, documents corrective actions and reports problems to the department Supervisor or Manager as appropriate.
• May assist in instructing students and laboratory personnel in the principles and techniques of diagnostic tests and examinations.
• Performs phlebotomy according to established protocols.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Performs order entry and specimen receipt; provides customer service to all customers of the laboratory

Education

Bachelors Degree or equivalent - Directly related field

Years of Experience

1 to 3 years Directly related

License and Certification

ASCP, AMT, HEW or eligible. Must obtain within 1 year of DOH.

Additional Qualifications

Required: Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or Equivalent

Pay Range

$38.52 - $51.84

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 certificates, geographyof 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