Medical Technologist I - Per Diem Lab Specialist

Optum; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Atrius Health, part of the Optum family, seeks a per diem laboratory technician for our Boston, MA location. You will perform routine and specialized assays, evaluate results, and report to physicians, contributing to patient care.

The role requires an Associate degree in laboratory science; a Bachelor's degree is preferred, along with MLT certification (ASCP) or equivalent, BLS and ACLS. At $20–$36 per hour, pay reflects experience and hours worked.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in a laboratory science (chemical or biological science) or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution; or equivalent laboratory training and experience meeting the requirements defined in CLIA regulations
• Bachelor degree in any discipline or equivalent from an accredited institution is also acceptable
• Certified as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT), by the ASCP or equivalent certification (those without Certification are typically expected to become certified within 6 months of date of hire). Will also accept certifications meeting the federal requirements of CLIA 88
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• 1+ years of laboratory experience
• Proven excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve complex clinical and instrument problems
• Proven accurate, reliable, and able to work well under pressure and to finish a task once started
• Proven solid communication skills, both in writing and speaking

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, performs routine and special laboratory assays of patient specimens (e.g., body fluids, exudates, skin scrapings or surgical specimens), exercising independent judgment when evaluating the validity of test results prior to result reporting
• Provides data for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease
• Operates and calibrates all equipment in the area of specialization, evaluates the validity of laboratory data, records tests results, communicates with physicians, pathologists and nursing staff regarding test procedures and results

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Under pressure

Education

Associate degree in laboratory science

Bachelor degree (preferred)

MLT certification (ASCP)

BLS

ACLS

Job description

Atrius Health, part of the Optum family, seeks a per diem laboratory technician for our Boston, MA location. You will perform routine and specialized assays, evaluate results, and report to physicians, contributing to patient care.

The role requires an Associate degree in laboratory science; a Bachelor's degree is preferred, along with MLT certification (ASCP) or equivalent, BLS and ACLS. At $20–$36 per hour, pay reflects experience and hours worked.