Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT)

Signature-Healthcare; Brockton (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital is seeking a dedicated Laboratory professional to perform routine and specialized diagnostic tests across multiple departments. The role supports accurate patient diagnoses and requires proficiency with LIS, specimen handling, and quality control.

The position is full-time and based in a hospital laboratory, with responsibilities spanning blood bank, serology, coagulation, urinalysis, hematology, chemistry, and microbiology.

Qualifications

• Education: Associates degree in a chemical, biological or physical science or medical technology with at least one year of laboratory training or experience.
• Experience: At least one-year hospital work experience preferred.
• Certification/Licensure: MLT (ASCP); CLT (NCA), ASCP eligible, or equivalent.
• Software/Hardware: Functional experience with common laboratory analyzers and laboratory computer systems, including PCs.

Responsibilities

• Shall maintain proficiency and perform diagnostic tests in assigned areas of the laboratory to include: Blood bank, Serology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Hematology, Chemistry, and Microbiology.
• Performs diagnostic tests in accordance with laboratory procedures and policies.
• Communicates with medical staff and/or office staff as needed and documents communications appropriately.
• Receives and processes specimens from inpatients and outpatients.
• Evaluates specimens for acceptability for proper testing and investigates problems with unacceptable specimens.
• Ensures test results correlate with LIS history and investigates delta checks.
• Accurately enters results into the LIS and reviews manually entered results.
• Effectively communicates results to appropriate personnel depending on priority.
• Performs quality control and maintenance checks on equipment; trains staff.

Skills

Handle multiple priorities

Teamwork

Education

Associates degree in chemical/biological/physical science or medical technology

Tools

Laboratory analyzers

Laboratory computer systems

Job description

Signature Healthcare is Southwestern Massachusetts’ premier local provider of quality, personalized medical services. We are comprised of the award-winning not-for-profit Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital; Signature Medical Group (SMG), a multi-specialty physician group of more than 150 physicians practicing in 18 ambulatory locations. We believe our distinctive Signature Healthcare team approach is the way healthcare should be: medical professionals across many locations communicating and collaborating, taking advantage of technologies and resources to make a difference in the lives and health of our patients.

Position Summary:

Under the general supervision of the section Supervisor, performs laboratory tests to aid in diagnosis and treatment of patients. Performs both routine and specialized diagnostic tests and/or clinical support functions. Works as a generalist with responsibilities in multiple laboratory departments, or dedicated to a specific department depending on need.

This is a full time 40 hour/ week position

Responsibilities:

• Shall maintain proficiency and perform diagnostic tests in assigned areas of the laboratory to include: Blood bank, Serology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Hematology, Chemistry, and Microbiology.
• Performs diagnostic tests in accordance with laboratory procedures and policies
• Communicates with medical staff and/or office staff as needed (i.e. specimen issues, order questions, result communication.) and documents communications appropriately.
• Receives and processes specimens from inpatients and outpatients.
• Evaluates specimens for acceptability for proper testing. Investigates and documents problems with unacceptable specimens.
• Ensures test results correlate with patient’s available LIS history. Effectively investigates delta checks. Understands age specific normal values.
• Accurately enters results into the LIS. Timely review all manually entered results.
• Effectively communicates all required results to appropriate personnel depending on priority in accordance with lab policy.
• Completes periodic proficiency survey tests and required reports. Maintains confidentiality of all patient reports and distribute to those authorized.
• Prepares and sets-up equipment for various tests, assure proper calibration and maintenance of equipment.
• Operates within established control parameters for all laboratory tests.
• Ensures constant documentation and retention of all quality control data.
• Performs and records daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance checks on laboratory equipment.
• Troubleshoots instruments, equipment, reagents and patient specimens when problems occur. Notifies the Supervisor if unable to solve the problem.
• Practices efficient economical use of laboratory supplies and reagents.
• Ensures adequate availability of required supplies and reagents and communicates to appropriate supervisory personnel when necessary.
• Keeps abreast of new developments in the field of clinical laboratory, including procedures, techniques, equipment and computers.
• Has ability to learn and perform new procedures established in the clinical laboratory.
• Maintains work area in a neat, clean and orderly condition at all times.
• Assists in work performed by all new personnel; trains students, and instructs non-technical personnel. Assists with training new personnel as needed.
• Must wear facility provided identification badge.
• Consistently adheres to established Laboratory and Hospital policies for Universal Precautions, Chemical Hygiene and Safety procedures. When handling blood and/or body fluids, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is utilized in order to minimize exposure to infectious diseases. Chemical Hygiene and Safety policies and procedures are followed when using chemicals.
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Functions independently in applying appropriate Judgment regarding type and acceptability of test results.
• Refers unusual problems or issues regarding unfamiliar situations, test procedures, or complaints requiring supervisory attention to the appropriate personnel.
• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
• Commits to recognize and respect cultural diversity for all customers (internal and external).
• Communicates effectively with internal and external customers with respect of differences in cultures, values, beliefs and ages, utilizing interpreters when needed.

BASIC KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/APTITUDE/EXPERIENCE:

• Handle multiple priorities; Work alone; Work with others;
• Work in close proximity to others and/or in a distracting environment; Make decisions under pressure;

Education/Experience/Licenses/Technical/Other:

• Education: Associates degree in a chemical, biological or physical science or medical technology with at least one year of laboratory training or experience.
• Experience: At least one-year hospital work experience preferred.
• Certification/Licensure: MLT (ASCP); CLT (NCA), ASCP eligible, or equivalent.
• Software/Hardware: Functional experience with common laboratory analyzers and laboratory computer systems, including PC's.