Medical Technologist

St. Elizabeth's Medical Center; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Medical Technologist for a third shift position. This role involves performing routine and specialized laboratory testing on blood, urine, and other body fluids while ensuring adherence to quality control standards. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong multitasking abilities within a multidisciplinary team and provide exceptional customer service. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to excellence in patient care and laboratory services, where your contributions will directly impact healthcare outcomes. If you are passionate about laboratory science and patient care, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related science required.
• Manual dexterity for manipulating laboratory equipment essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and specialized laboratory testing on various body fluids.
• Provide superior customer service to internal and external clients.

Skills

Laboratory Procedures

Customer Service

Quality Control

Communication Skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology

Associate's Degree in Medical Technology

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Job description

3rd shift- 9pm-7am - 4 day work week with every other weekend.

Medical Technologist 40 hours, third shift, 11pm-7am: weekends required, holidays required as needed

Position Function:

- Process and perform routine and specialized laboratory testing on blood, urine, tissue, and other body fluid secretions.

- Proficiently function as a technologist in one or more of the following areas:

• Clinical Chemistry
• Clinical Hematology
• Clinical Microbiology
• Blood Banking or Serology

- Work collaboratively as a team to monitor and maintain instrumentation, ensure appropriate quality control, and pursue quality improvement in all aspects of laboratory function.

- Interface with staff and healthcare providers as required to meet customer expectations for laboratory service.

II. Job Relationships:

- Reports to section Supervisor.

- Collaborates with staff in departments such as:

• Specimen Processing
• Customer Service
• Phlebotomy
• Couriers

III. Authority:

• Report and/or reject specimen results related to acceptable completion of preventive maintenance and quality control protocols.
• Request assistance from Supervisor or Clinical Engineering as necessary.
• Discuss patient test outcomes with healthcare providers as needed.

IV. Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

1.) Provide superior customer service to internal and external clients, customers, and patients, adhering to Service Excellence Standards.

• Demonstrate multitasking abilities within a multidisciplinary laboratory team.
• Support the medical center's mission of excellence by pursuing quality improvement.
• Follow procedures to perform routine, STAT, or special tests, ensuring accurate recording and timely reporting.
• Maintain competence in all scheduled test protocols through periodic challenges.
• Understand bodily processes related to laboratory testing.
• Correlate and evaluate testing data for troubleshooting and clinician follow-up.
• Troubleshoot methodology failures successfully.
• Exhibit strong organizational skills.
• Manage multiple duties efficiently, working independently when needed.
• Perform Quality Control procedures, document results, and follow up on outliers.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot equipment, documenting activities.
• Notify Supervisors of unusual or unexpected results and report critical values appropriately.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and legible records.
• Teach, communicate ideas, and offer solutions to lab problems.
• Follow organizational and departmental policies, including safety and waste procedures.
• Report potential problems that may affect laboratory goals.
• Maintain professionalism in attire and interactions.
• Assist with orientation of new staff and students.
• Use Laboratory Information System to report results.
• Engage in ongoing education through courses and seminars.
• Support effective communication and cooperation among staff and departments.
• Maintain reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

2.) Responsibilities/Non-Essential Functions:

• File worksheets.
• Review task lists for completeness.
• Participate in studies as needed.
• Transport specimens and reports as requested.

V. Reporting Requirements:

• Report testing results daily via LIS to healthcare providers.
• Use numerical, canned message, and free text formats.
• Report problems or concerns immediately to the section Supervisor.
• Provide on-demand verbal reports of patient testing.
• Log laboratory problems and issues.

VI. Accountability:

• Maintain confidentiality and security of hospital and patient data.
• Adhere to hospital policies and procedures.
• Report in a timely manner.
• Complete preventive maintenance and quality control logs.
• Ensure the quality of reported testing.

VII. Qualifications:

Minimum Education:

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related science, with degree attainment within 6 months of start date, or

Associate's degree in Medical Technology with 2 years of full-time experience preferred.

Minimum skills/abilities:

• Follow complex laboratory procedures based on instructions.
• Understand lab environment risks and biohazards.
• Manual dexterity for manipulating equipment.
• Effective communication of laboratory data verbally.

Certification/Licensure:

• Generalist multi-categorical certification, ASCP, NCA, or HEW preferred or equivalent.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans