Medical Technologist, Nashoba Valley-Core Lab, Per Diem

UMass Memorial Health; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technologist to perform and interpret chemical, microscopic, and bacteriologic tests in a fast-paced lab. You will work with established protocols, ensure quality control, and support equipment maintenance while contributing to patient care across the Core Lab in Marlborough.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, 3 years of related experience, and preferred ASCP MT certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or successful completion of an accredited four-year school of Medical Technology.
• ASCP certification as MT is preferred.
• Three years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Follows established protocols to perform testing in an assigned area and assists in interpretation of complex results.
• Interprets test results in the context of patient history and diagnosis.
• Troubleshoots testing process discrepancies.
• Assists in development of new tests and quality procedures.
• Ensures test results meet the laboratory's quality control requirements and maintains equipment.
• Instructs students and technicians in laboratory operations and procedures.

Skills

Three years related experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or accredited four-year program

Job description

Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

Hiring Range:

$29.81 - $53.67

Schedule Details:

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

Scheduled Hours:

Per Diem, As Needed, mixed shifts

Shift:

4 - Mixed Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours:

0

Cost Center:

10014 - 3190 Core Lab

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.
• Ensures preventative maintenance for equipment in assigned area. Performs moderately complex troubleshooting, repair, and modification of a wide range of complex equipment and instrumentation.
• May assist in the roll-out of new equipment and equipment modifications.
• Instructs technicians and technologists in the set-up and operation of new equipment and procedures.
• Ensures compliance with all laboratory quality and safety policies.
• Instructs students in clinical laboratory operations and procedures.
• Maintains accurate records of tests performed, using computer-based systems.

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.

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.

• Travel between Marlborough and Nashoba/Groton as scheduled to provide operational, administrative, or departmental support.
• The float requirements only apply to UMass Memorial Nashoba Valley's newly hired staff

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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