Senior Medical Technologist II – Evening Shift Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health seeks a Medical Technologist to perform and interpret complex tests in a high-complexity lab. You will work independently within established protocols in the Core Lab at 10014 - 3190 Core Lab, collaborating with the team to ensure timely, accurate results.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, ASCP MT preferred, and at least three years of experience. CLIA General Supervisor qualification is required or as described.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or successful completion of an accredited four-year school of Medical Technology.
• ASCP certification as an MT is preferred.
• Three years of related experience.
• Must Qualify as a General Supervisor under the CLIA regulations for high-complexity testing under 42 CFR 493.1461 with either a bachelor's degree in chemical, biological, or clinical laboratory sciences or medical technology from an accredited institution, PLUS 1 year of laboratory training or experience in high complexity testing. Also acceptable is an associate degree in a laboratory science or MLT from an accredited institution, with at least 2 years of laboratory training/experience in high complexity testing.

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.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or successful completion of an accredited four-year school of Medical Technology

ASCP certification as an MT is preferred

Job description

UMass Memorial Health seeks a Medical Technologist to perform and interpret complex tests in a high-complexity lab. You will work independently within established protocols in the Core Lab at 10014 - 3190 Core Lab, collaborating with the team to ensure timely, accurate results.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, ASCP MT preferred, and at least three years of experience. CLIA General Supervisor qualification is required or as described.