Lab Technician/Technologist - Chemistry

South Shore Health•Weymouth, MA

2d•$18 - $43•Onsite

About The Position

The Lab Tech/Technologist for Chemistry is responsible for the analysis of laboratory specimens and subsequent result reporting according to laboratory protocol and procedures. Bachelor's degree in relevant science preferred. One (1) year clinical laboratory internship preferred. MT (ASCP) or MT Eligible (ASCP Equivalent). This position is part-time, working a day shift every other weekend, with rotations through hematology for cross-training and competency maintenance. South Shore Health is a not-for-profit, charitable health system offering primary and specialty care, hospital care, home health and community care, emergency and urgent care, and preventative and wellness services. We are the largest independent health system in Southeastern Massachusetts. South Shore Health brings together like-minded people who work “As One” toward a common goal of providing exceptional care the people of our region deserve. We unite top-caliber talent, technology, and service with the wishes and personal needs of patients and their families to develop individualized treatment plans.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in relevant science preferred.
One (1) year clinical laboratory internship preferred.
MT (ASCP) or MT Eligible (ASCP Equivalent)
Eligible for Medical Technologist Certification (MTE-ASCP) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in relevant science
One (1) year clinical laboratory internship
Rotates through hematology to cross-train and remain competent.

Responsibilities

Performs accurate and appropriate testing of specimens received in the laboratory, according to established laboratory protocol and procedures.
Evaluates specimens for acceptability for proper testing.
Investigates and documents problems with unacceptable specimens.
Organizes workload for maximum efficiency in order to complete tests being performed.
Accurately performs tests as ordered on specimens received.
Verifies accuracy of results as those belonging to the corresponding specimen before reporting results.
Collects data as required by supervisor on unacceptable specimens and specimens without orders or with ambiguous orders.
Notifies Chemistry supervisor or designee of any preanalytical, analytical, or post analytical variances.
Handles specimens according to appropriate storage temperature requirements and as per laboratory procedures.
Reports test results in a timely manner and according to established laboratory protocol and procedures.
Reports results within time limits established for test procedures.
Documents proper notification process required for test results in the reporting of all critical values that the employee results that meet the established criteria.
In the event of an occurrence resulting in incorrect results reported on a patient, employee consistently follows the established policy on Correcting Results including the notification and documentation of corrective actions taken.
Follows established procedures for laboratory quality control and reports discrepancies to the appropriate supervisor.
Performs appropriate quality control for the test procedure.
Accurately analyzes and evaluates QC results obtained before accepting and reporting patient test results.
Records results obtained for quality control testing as defined in test procedure.
Appropriately notifies supervisor of discrepant QC results.
Performs daily, weekly, monthly or as needed, maintenance on instruments and equipment as appropriate.
Performs calibration of equipment as required.
Troubleshoots instruments, equipment, reagents and patient specimen's when problems occur.
Notifies the supervisor if unable to solve the problem.
Consistently adheres to established Laboratory and Hospital policies for Universal Precautions, Chemical Hygiene and Safety procedures.
Demonstrates competence in assigned work areas according to section schedule.
Maintains work area, restocks supplies, notifies supervisor of low stock.
Actively participates with orientation and training of new employees and students in laboratory procedures and policies.
Reports to workstation/assignment on schedule, ready to start work, and works entire shift as assigned, unless absence/tardiness/leaving early is pre-approved, or appropriate notice for unscheduled absence is given to the employee’s manager.
Assists in the performance of duties required for relief in higher classification in supervisor's absence.
Actively participates in the recommendation, and selection processes for technological advances, solutions to work processes and practices of the department.
Fosters a “Culture of Safety” through acknowledgement, consistent adherence and demonstrates commitment to a safe environment.
Assists in providing quality patient care through the evaluation of proper patient specimen labeling in accordance with the Laboratory Specimen Labeling criteria prior to performance of laboratory testing.
Will ensure that all revised reports for previously reported incorrect (erroneous) results are identified as revised, corrected or amended according to established procedure and will appropriately notifies the patient care giver.