Medical Technologist, Core Laboratory, 40hr, Eve-Nashoba Valley

ummh; Groton (MA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is seeking a Laboratory Technologist to perform a range of diagnostic tests under supervision, potentially across Hematology, Chemistry, Immunology or Microbiology. The role emphasizes accuracy, instrumentation maintenance, and quality control within a 40-hour per week schedule.

Qualified candidates hold a Bachelor's in Medical Technology (or equivalent), with ASCP MT certification preferred and at least three years of related experience; LIS familiarity is a plus.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or equivalent.
• ASCP MT certification is preferred.
• Minimum of three years of related laboratory experience required.
• Experience with LIS is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of laboratory tests and reports data for diagnosis and treatment.
• Performs testing with accuracy following Hematology II and Chemistry sections procedures.
• Maintains instrumentation, logs, and quality control procedures.
• Ensures proper test results and follows up on questionable results.
• Operates and maintains AU680, AU480, Access2, and other chemistry instruments as assigned.
• May work across major lab areas or specialize in one area such as Blood Bank, Chemistry, Hematology, Immunology or Microbiology.

Skills

Three years of related experience

LIS experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology

ASCP MT certification preferred

Tools

LIS

Job description

Exemption Status

Non-Exempt

Hiring Range: $31.41 - $51.51 (based on a full time schedule of 40 hours per week).

Please note that the final offer will vary based on scheduled hours. Compensation for part-time or reduced schedules will be prorated based on scheduled weekly hours, experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule Details

Friday, Holidays - Every Other Holiday, Monday, On Call - Required, Saturday, Sunday, Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Scheduled Hours: 40hr/Week-Evenings3:00pm-11:30pm

Shift: 2 - Evening Shift, 8.5 Hours (United States of America)

Hours: 40

Cost Center: 10014 - 3190 Core Lab

Union: SHARE Marlborough

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

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Position Overview

Under the general supervision of the area Section Heads and Laboratory Supervisor and according to established policies and procedures performs a variety of laboratory tests and reports data for the use in diagnosis and treatment of patients. May perform procedures across the major areas of the laboratory or concentrate in one area such as Blood Bank, Chemistry, Hematology, Immunology or Microbiology. No supervision is required for specimen processing or reporting of patient test results.

Major Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of laboratory tests and reports data for the use in diagnosis and treatment of patients.
• Performs testing accurately and completely following Policies & Procedures in the Hematology II Section. Performs coagulation testing, urinalysis, rapid strep, Sofia flu, Strep. Pneumoniae, Legionella Ag, wet prep., HCG qualitative and OCC blood testing and all other HEM II tasks.
• Ensures that test results correlate properly and takes appropriate follow-up action for all questionable results.
• Ensures the proper working order of all equipment and that there are adequate supplies and reagents for use. Restocks work bench.
• Processes specimens as outlined in Specimen Collection manual.
• Operates and maintains instrumentation. Fills out all maintenance, daily temperature and other appropriate logs.
• Performs appropriate start-up procedures at the beginning of each shift.
• Promptly and accurately performs assigned procedures and conducts routine quality control, calibrations and instrument checks. Takes appropriate follow-up action, as needed.
• Demonstrates autonomy, initiative, professionalism and an ability and willingness to problem-solve.
• May perform procedures across the major areas of the laboratory or concentrate in one area such as Blood Bank, Chemistry, Hematology, Immunology or Microbiology.
• Performs testing accurately and completely following Policies & Procedures in the Chemistry I Section. Operates the AU680, AU480, and Access2 instruments and all other CHEM I duties.
• Performs testing accurately and completely following Policies & Procedures in the Chemistry II Section. Operates the Triage meter, creates manifests and site batches for send-out testing and all other CHEM II tasks.
• No supervision is required for specimen processing or reporting of patient test results.

Position Qualifications

License/Certification/Education:

• Required: Bachelor's degree or successful completion of an accredited four-year school of Medical Technology.
• Preferred: ASCP certification as an MT is preferred.

Experience/Skills:

• Required: Three years of related experience.
• Preferred: 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.

Must Qualify as a General Supervisor under the CLIA regulations for high-complexity testing under 42 CFR 493.1461 with either a bachelor's degree in chemical, biological, or clinical laboratory sciences or medical technology from an accredited institution, PLUS 1 year of laboratory training or experience in high complexity testing. Also acceptable is an associate degree in a laboratory science or MLT from an accredited institution, with at least 2 years of laboratory training/experience in high complexity testing.

Performs low, moderate and/or high complexity testing as required.

Performs all testing and work assignments with a positive sense of