Medical Tech Cert – Rapid Response Lab – 32 hrs – Evenings

Baystate Health; Palmer (MA); Presencial; USD 51.000 - 69.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Baystate Health is seeking a medical laboratory professional to perform high-complexity testing and oversee a section of the laboratory. You will verify specimens, perform assays, ensure quality control, and report results with timely communication to care teams.

The role requires AS/MLT with MT certification and 3-5 years of experience, with strong instrumentation skills and collaboration across healthcare professionals. Competitive pay ranges apply, with emphasis on accuracy and patient safety.

Qualificações

• Intermediate to advanced laboratory skills acquired through experience or clinical training.
• Excellent verbal communication and ability to interface with health care professionals.

Responsabilidades

• Verify specimen appropriateness, label and identify specimens accurately.
• Perform manual or automated analytical procedures following protocols and quality control criteria.
• Report results within established Turnaround Times and communicate issues affecting results or turnaround time.
• Provide expert troubleshooting for instrumentation and assist in department training.
• Maintain documentation of work, QC, and issues in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Participate in education/training programs and support curriculum development where needed.
• Assist in updating procedures and staying current with methods through research.
• Support CAP inspection prep through checklist reviews and corrective actions.
• Adhere to corporate and Baystate Health policies and standards.

Conhecimentos

Laboratory skills

Quality control

Communication

Formação

AS/MLT with MT certification

Descrição da vaga

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Possesses and utilizes significant technical knowledge and skill regarding principles and techniques of laboratory medicine as well as instrumentation. Incumbent may focus on teaching students in a formal program, assisting in oversight of the program, or may assist in the oversight of a section of the laboratory. Performs a wide variety of assays/procedures within a clinical laboratory service with documented expertise. Works independently and assesses test results for validity prior to reporting. Performs method evaluations, advanced projects, writes/updates procedures, may take paid call, assist in CAP inspection preparation, may order supplies/maintain inventory, specialized training, performs specialized/highly complex testing. Position requires excellent verbal communication, significant computer skills and ability to interface with a broad spectrum of health care professionals in a collaborative manner.

Job Responsibilities:

1)Verifies appropriateness of specimens, accurately labels and identifies specimens. Alerts appropriate health care provider(s) regarding critical results

2)Carries out analytical procedures utilizing manual or automated methods, following written protocols. Incumbent assists in preparation and maintenance of departmental procedures. Verifies validity of results prior to reporting by observing established quality control criteria prior to reporting. Produces results that meet established departmental standards for accuracy and precision with minimal repetition or problems. Incumbent demonstrates significant documented skill and experience and assists in the oversight of at least one section of the laboratory service.

3)Performs assays and reports results within established Turnaround Times. Prioritizes work and maintains acceptable level of productivity. Communicates regarding issues that may affect quality of results and/or Turnaround Time.

4)Incumbent demonstrates high level technical, interpretive and evaluation skills. Serves as a resource to identify or solve problems. Communicates with work team and/or supervisor regarding problems. Has expertise in trouble shooting of instrumentation, referring issues to supervisor as necessary.

5)Demonstrates excellent communication, teamwork and customer service skills. Records of work performed, quality control and documentation of issues are thorough and complete, consistent with all departmental requirements and those of regulatory agencies. Courteous and helpful in all interactions with patients, visitors, co-workers and health care providers.

6)Participation in special projects or studies with minimal supervision. Orients and trains new employees and teaches students incorporating theory and clinical signficance. If focus is on education, assists in oversight of departmental training program, coordination, development of curriculum, evaluation of students, etc.

7)Assists in maintenance and updating procedures through independent research to ensure current and appropriate methods.

8)As assigned support CAP inspection preparation by participating in checklist review, interpretation of standards, implementing corrective action, and profiency testing program.

9)Maintains awareness of and follows all corporate and BHS Pathology compliance policies and procedures

10)Observes and promotes the BHS organizational standards of behavior

Required Work Experience:

1)Must achieve 10 CEUs per year. F ormal training or experience sufficient to obtain certification.A.S. MLT with MT certification must have met NCA experience requirements. 3-5 years of experience required

Preferred Work Experience:

1)None Listed

Skills and Competencies:

1)Intermediate to advanced laboratory skills acquired through experience or clinical training

Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.

Minimum – Midpoint – Maximum

$37.05 – $42.59 – $50.36

Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.