Lab Technologist

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Boston, MA

About The Position

Precisely and accurately performs and evaluates a variety of technical laboratory procedures using accepted quality-control techniques and different methodologies. May perform diagnostic procedures in other laboratory sections as needed. The role performs procedures across Blood Bank, Chemistry, Hematology, and Microbiology, and contributes to the smooth operation of each section. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered, subject to restrictions. The technologist organizes work during heavy workloads, keeps the work area clean and organized, communicates critical results within the required time frame, and maintains open communication with physicians, nursing staff, and coworkers. The role maintains competencies and continuing-education requirements, may review technical articles or present educational sessions, helps teach students and orient new employees, participates in quality control and quality assurance activities, and assists the supervisor with reviewing policies and procedures. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires staff to be vaccinated against influenza as a condition of employment. The listed base hourly pay range is $38.52–$51.84; actual compensation may vary based on factors such as seniority, education, training, relevant experience, certifications, location, responsibilities, and applicable additional pay practices.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or Biological Science.
ASCP-certified generalist or categorical Technologist, equivalent accreditation, or a letter of Technologist eligibility from ASCP is required.
Non-certified applicants must successfully obtain certification within 12 months of hire or promotion.
0–1 year of work-related experience.

Responsibilities

Perform Blood Bank procedures needed for safe blood issuing, including crossmatches, type and screens using tube and solid-phase methods, issuing units, antibody panels, DAT workups, donor workups using the ISBT labeling system, component preparation, and processing blood received from outside facilities.
Use the Blood Bank section of the laboratory information system (LIS) and perform other functions needed to run the Blood Bank section.
Perform and report automated and manual Chemistry procedures, troubleshoot Chemistry instruments, perform blood gas testing, use the Chemistry LIS section, and support smooth operation of the Core Laboratory section.
Perform and report automated and manual Hematology procedures; troubleshoot and maintain Hematology instruments; perform coagulation studies, CBCs with differentials, body-fluid analysis, and peripheral smears for blood parasites; use the Hematology LIS section; and support smooth operation of the section.
Perform Microbiology planting and processing of send-out tests; PCR testing, plate reading, blood cultures, automated and manual susceptibility testing, Gram stains, instrument troubleshooting, Mycology including mold and yeast identification, and wet and microscopic Urinalysis testing; use the Microbiology LIS section and support smooth operation of the section.
Organize and prioritize work during heavy workloads, multitask to expedite patient care, and keep the work area clean and organized.
Document critical results and call them within the proper time frame; communicate with physicians, nursing staff, and coworkers; and consult a supervisor as needed to resolve technical problems.
Maintain required competencies and continuing education; may review a technical article or present an educational session at a staff meeting.
Assist with teaching students and orienting new employees.
Perform quality control and participate in quality assurance monitoring.
Assist the supervisor with reviewing policies and procedures as necessary.
Promote the organization's WE CARE values of Wellbeing, Empathy, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Equity.
Meet the organization's influenza vaccination requirement as a condition of employment.