Medical Technologist II, Core Hem, 40hr, Days

UMass Memorial Health; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health in Worcester, MA is seeking a Medical Technologist for a day shift. The role is non-exempt with a 40-hour work week and a schedule that includes holidays and on-call requirements.

Responsibilities include performing and interpreting hematology tests, maintaining quality control, and collaborating with laboratory staff to ensure accurate patient results. A Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology and three years of related experience are required, with ASCP MT certification

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or equivalent.
• Three years of related experience.
• Hematology experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Follows established protocols to perform various tests, including the most complex, for an assigned area.
• Interprets and correlates clinical test results with patient history, diagnosis, and clinical condition to explain test results.
• Troubleshoots testing process discrepancies.
• Assists in development of new tests and quality procedures for the assigned area.
• Ensures test results meet the laboratory quality control program requirements.

Skills

Hematology experience

Three years of related experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology

Tools

ASCP certification as MT

Job description

Exemption Status

Non-Exempt

Hiring Range

$35.50 - $54.18

Schedule Details

Holidays - Every Third Holiday, Monday through Friday, On Call - Required, Weekends (Saturday and Sunday)

Scheduled Hours

7:00 am - 3:30 pm

Shift

1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours

40

Cost Center

10020 - 3216 Core Hem

Union

UFCW (United Food and Commercial Workers)

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.

Works with considerable independence to perform and interpret various chemical, microscopic, and/or bacteriologic tests to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. Is fully proficient in the use of all equipment and procedures for an assigned area.

Major Responsibilities

• Follows established protocols to perform various tests, including the most complex, for an assigned area. Provides guidance and consultation to Medical Technologist I's and Medical Lab. Technicians in the interpretation of complex or unusual test results.
• 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.
• Troubleshoots testing process discrepancies.
• Assists in development new test and quality procedures for assigned area.
• Ensures that test results meet requirements of the laboratory quality control program.

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.

Hematology experience necessary.

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.

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