Medical Technologist

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health's Mount Auburn Hospital in Cambridge, MA is seeking a full-time Night Medical Technologist for the Core Lab. The role involves performing a broad range of laboratory tests, rotating through sections as needed, and upholding strict aseptic techniques and accuracy in specimen handling.

The position emphasizes meticulous data recording, quality control, and staying current with new methods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology, MT(ASCP), or equivalent.
• One year of experience in a similar or related job setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs medical technologist duties in the Core Lab or rotates through sections as needed.
• Ensures proper aseptic technique and hygiene of equipment and work areas.
• Verifies specimen collection/labeling and transports per procedures.
• Records and reports test results to meet established standards.
• Performs quality control and maintains logs and records.

Skills

Asepsis

Quality control

Documenting results

Education

Bachelor's degree in medical technology

Job description

Cambridge, MA • Mount Auburn Hospital • Full-time • NightWhen you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.Core LabJob Description:Primary Responsibilities:1. Performs the duties of a medical technologist for a specific area/section of the Laboratory or rotates in all sections/areas/shifts as needed.2. Follows strict principles of asepsis and antisepsis in performing duties. Uses proper techniques and equipment.3. Assures proper functioning, maintenance, and cleanliness of equipment and work area.4. Performs tests and procedures as ordered, following outlines in procedure manuals.5. Determines that specimens were collected, transported, labeled, and preserved according to procedures 100% of the time.6. Records, reports, and posts test results/findings as required to meet established standards.7. Performs quality control using established protocols.8. Adheres to established hospital and department policies, procedures, and objectives. Complies with requirements of accreditation and regulatory agencies.9. Maintains all required records, reports, statistics, logs, and files.10. Attends inservices and meetings as required. Keeps up to date with new methods or improvements. Initials meeting notes indicating they have been read and understood.11. Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, conferences, and professional affiliations.12. Troubleshoots methods, procedures, and instrumentation as needed according to departmental procedures.13. Monitors and maintains adequate inventory for daily testing routine.14. Performs other similar or related duties as required or as directed.15. Revises or transcribes procedures as directed.16. Participates in the evaluation of new techniques as required.17. Operates computer for required applications.18. Participates in the training of new technologists, medical students, and houseofficers.Required Qualifications1. Bachelor's degree in medical technology, M.T. (A.S.C.P.), or equivalent.2. One year of experience in a similar or related job setting is preferred. New graduates will be considered.Pay Range:$38.52 – $51.84The 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 certifications, geography of 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/DisabledJob detailsEmployment: Full-timeHours/Week: 40Shift: NightCategory: LaboratoryPay Range: $38.52 - $51.84FLSA: Non-ExemptReq ID: JR101047