Medical Technologist

UMass Memorial Health; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider seeks dedicated laboratory professionals to join their team. This role involves performing essential laboratory tests, ensuring high-quality patient care, and adhering to safety regulations. As part of a collaborative environment, you will contribute to the health and well-being of the community. With a commitment to respect and diversity, this organization values every team member's unique contributions. If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Required: Registered MT (ASCP) or equivalent.
• Experience in a Laboratory is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory tests for diagnosis and treatment.
• Comply with departmental policies and safety regulations.

Skills

Laboratory Experience

Quality Improvement

Patient Care

Education

Registered MT (ASCP)

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Job description

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Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

Schedule Details:

Sunday through Saturday

Scheduled Hours:

All hours

Shift:

1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours:

40

Cost Center:

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Everyone Is a Caregiver

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver - regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 16,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

Full time, part time and per diem positions available

UMass Memorial Health Care Entities:

• Medical Center - Worcester (University, Memorial, Hahnemann)

• Health Alliance -Clinton (Leominster)

• Marlboro Hospital

• Harrington Hospital (Southbridge, Webster)

• Community Healthlink - Worcester

• Community Medical Group (Doctor Offices)

I. Major Responsibilities:
1. Performs a variety of laboratory tests and reports data for the use in diagnosis and treatment of patients.
2. May perform procedures across the major areas of the laboratory or concentrate in one area such as Blood Bank, Chemistry, Hematology, Immunology or Microbiology.
3. No supervision is required for specimen processing or reporting of patient test results.

Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities:
1. Complies with established departmental policies, procedures and objectives.
2. Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
3. Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
4. Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
5. Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.
6. Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
7. Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.

All responsibilities are essential job functions.

II. Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:
Required:
1. Registered MT (ASCP) or equivalent.

Experience/Skills:
Required:
1. Experience in a Laboratory.

Preferred:
1. LIS experience a plus.

Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.

Department-specific competencies and their measurements will be developed and maintained in the individual departments. The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description. Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.

III. Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:

On-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities:
1. Stand - 1/3 to 2/3
2. Walk - 1/3 to 2/3
3. Sit - 1/3
4. Talk or hear - 2/3
5. Uses hands to finger, handle or feel - 2/3
6. Push/pull - 1/3
7. Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl - 1/3
8. Reach with hands and arms - 1/3 to 2/3

This job requires that weight be lifted or force be exerted:
1. Up to 10 pounds - 1/3
2. Up to 25 pounds - 1/3

This job requires exposure to the following environmental conditions:
1. Work near moving mechanical parts - 2/3
2. Fumes or airborne particles - 2/3
3. Toxic or caustic chemicals - 1/3

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We're striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health - for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [e-mail]. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.