Medical Technologist - Core Lab - Per Diem

Mount Auburn Hospital; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Auburn Hospital is hiring a Medical Technologist to perform laboratory duties across sections or in a designated area. You will follow strict aseptic techniques, operate and maintain equipment, and ensure accurate test results.

The role involves specimen handling, quality control, and potential phlebotomy/EKG tasks. New graduates are welcome, with the expectation of upholding accreditation standards and ongoing professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology or equivalent required.
• MT (ASCP) certification preferred or equivalent credentials.
• One year of related work experience preferred; new graduates may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Performs duties of a medical technologist in a specific lab area or rotates across sections.
• Follows aseptic techniques and uses proper equipment and procedures.
• Maintains equipment, records, and quality control per manuals.
• Collects, labels, transports, and preserves specimens according to procedures.
• Transcribes and reports test results to meet established standards.
• Performs phlebotomy/EKG as needed and participates in training of others.
• Adheres to accreditation, regulatory requirements, and hospital policies.

Skills

1 year experience

New graduates considered

Education

Bachelor's degree in medical technology

MT (ASCP) certification

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Job Description:

Primary Responsibilities:

• Performs the duties of a medical technologist for a specific area/section of the Laboratory or rotates in all sections/areas/shifts as needed.
• Follows strict principles of asepsis and antisepsis in performing duties.
• Uses proper techniques and equipment.
• Assures proper functioning, maintenance, and cleanliness of equipment and work area.
• Performs tests and procedures as ordered, following outlines in procedure manuals.
• Determines that specimens were collected, transported, labeled, and preserved according to procedures 100% of the time.
• Records, reports, and posts test results/findings as required to meet established standards.
• Performs quality control using established protocols.
• Adheres to established hospital and department policies, procedures, and objectives.
• Complies with requirements of accreditation and regulatory agencies.
• Maintains all required records, reports, statistics, logs, and files.
• Performs phlebotomy/EKG procedures as needed.
• 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.
• Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, conferences, and professional affiliations.
• Troubleshoots methods, procedures, and instrumentation as needed according to departmental procedures.
• Monitors and maintains adequate inventory for daily testing routine.
• Performs other similar or related duties as required or as directed.
• Revises or transcribes procedures as directed.
• Participates in the evaluation of new techniques as required.
• Operates computer for required applications.
• Participates in the training of new technologists, medical students, and houseofficers.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology, M.T. (A.S.C.P.), or equivalent.
• One year of experience in a similar or related job setting is preferred.
• New graduates will be considered.

Pay Range: $38.52 - $51.84

The 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.

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