Medical Technologist I, Molecular, 40hr, Day

C100 UMass Memorial Medical Center, Inc.; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician with appropriate clinical laboratory education to perform a broad range of chemical, microscopic, and bacteriologic tests.

You will adhere to CLIA-compliant protocols, interpret test results in the patient context, maintain equipment, and ensure accurate record-keeping in a dynamic diagnostic lab environment.

Qualifications

• Associates degree from a clinical lab science program (MLT) or Bachelor's degree in sciences meeting high complexity testing requirements (CLIA Sec. 493.1487).
• ASCP certification as an MLT/MT is preferred but not required if equivalent education/experience qualifies.

Responsibilities

• Performs and interprets various chemical, microscopic, and/or bacteriologic tests to aid in diagnosis and treatment.
• Follows established protocols to perform tests in assigned area and maintain quality control.
• Interprets results in context of patient history and diagnosis; communicates findings for appropriate action.
• Ensures preventative maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment; maintains accurate lab records.

Education

Associates degree from a clinical lab science program (MLT)

Bachelor's Degree in sciences

Job description

Are you a current UMass Memorial Health caregiver?

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt Hiring Range: $28.20 - $42.04 Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule Details: Monday through Friday, Saturday Scheduled Hours: 9am - 530pm Shift: 1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America) Hours: 40

Cost Center: 10020 - 3392

Molecular Diagnostics Union: SHARE (State Healthcare and Research Employees)

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 20,000 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.

Performs and interprets various chemical, microscopic, and/or bacteriologic tests to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.

Major Responsibilities

• Follows established protocols to perform a wide range of test in an assigned area.
• Refs to Medical Technologist II's or supervisory or lead staff members for assistance in the interpretation of complex or unusual test results.
• Ensures that test results meet requirements of the laboratory quality control program.
• Interprets and correlates clinical test results with patient history, diagnosis, and clinical condition in order to explain test results (normal/abnormal) so that appropriate action can be taken.
• Ensures preventative maintenance for equipment in assigned area.
• Performs routine troubleshooting, repair, and modification of a wide range of complex equipment and instrumentation.
• Maintains accurate records of tests performed, using computer-based systems.

Position Qualifications

License/Certification/Education: Required: Associates degree from a clinical lab science program (MLT). -OR- Bachelor's Degree in sciences. Degree and course work in the sciences must meet the requirements for high complexity testing as defined CLIA Sec. 493.1487 to qualify for hiring. Preferred: ASCP certification as an MLT /MT 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.

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.

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver. No matter their responsibilities or title, every employee or "caregiver" fills an important role for our patients and their families every day.

Who is a caregiver? It's not just the person who delivers the care. It's all the people who make it work ... and make it better. Caregivers give everything that helps patients heal, from expertise to extra attention. They give clean, comfortable rooms. Fast, accurate answers. And an easier, less stressful experience. They give warm, reassuring smiles, and helping hands. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, our community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.