Medical Technologist — Diverse Lab Roles & QC Impact

Merrimack Health; Methuen (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Robust benefits package

Paid time off

Free parking

Job summary

Merrimack Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technologist to join our Methuen campus. You will perform routine clinical laboratory analyses across chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, coagulation, or microbiology areas and ensure QC compliance before reporting results.

Responsibilities include specimen processing, daily review of reports, LIS data entry, instrument maintenance, and adherence to safety protocols. Hospital experience and ASCP certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology.
• Experience: Hospital experience preferred.
• Licensure/ Certification: ASCP Required.
• Background check required; firearms prohibited.

Responsibilities

• Proficiently functions as a technologist in Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, Coagulation or Microbiology.
• Ensures QC is within limits before reporting results.
• Reviews daily specimen reports; maintains QC records.
• Enters results into the LIS; reports patient results timely.
• Performs maintenance and troubleshooting of instrumentation.

Skills

Laboratory procedures

Quality control

LIS data entry

Education

Associates or Bachelor’s in Medical Technology

ASCP Certification

Tools

LIS (Laboratory Information System)

Job description

Merrimack Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technologist to join our Methuen campus. You will perform routine clinical laboratory analyses across chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, coagulation, or microbiology areas and ensure QC compliance before reporting results.

Responsibilities include specimen processing, daily review of reports, LIS data entry, instrument maintenance, and adherence to safety protocols. Hospital experience and ASCP certification are preferred.