Senior Medical Technologist, Point-of-Care Testing

UMass Memorial Health; United States; On-site; USD 49,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technologist to join our off-site and main lab teams. You will perform a full range of chemical, microscopic, and bacteriologic tests, using state-of-the-art equipment, and ensure accurate results under established quality protocols.

You will travel to offsite POCT locations, support second shift coverage, and collaborate with technologists and technicians to interpret results and improve testing processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology is required.
• ASCP MT certification is preferred.
• Three years of related experience required; travel to offsite clinics will be needed.

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.

Skills

Three years of related experience

Travel to offsite clinics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology

ASCP certification as MT preferred

Tools

POCT equipment

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

UMass Memorial Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technologist to join our off-site and main lab teams. You will perform a full range of chemical, microscopic, and bacteriologic tests, using state-of-the-art equipment, and ensure accurate results under established quality protocols.

You will travel to offsite POCT locations, support second shift coverage, and collaborate with technologists and technicians to interpret results and improve testing processes.