Medical Lab Technician II, Per Diem

Mass General Brigham • Jamaica Plain, MA

1d • $19 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

This is for drop in shifts; holiday and sick coverage. The Medical Laboratory Technician II (MLT II), in their role as testing personnel, is responsible for specimen processing, test performance, and reporting test results. Each individual performs only those tests authorized by the laboratory director and that require a degree of skill aligned with the individual's education, training, experience, and technical abilities. Under general supervision, the MLT II carries out all policies and performs all tests in accordance with departmental standard operating procedures. The role requires independent, organized work to ensure accurate results and documentation. It involves a professional level of knowledge to read and interpret test results used by providers for diagnosing and treating diseases. Does this position require patient care? No

Requirements

• Associate's Degree Laboratory Sciences required or Associate's Degree Medical Laboratory Technology required
• lab experience 2-3 years required
• Must have an understanding of laboratory equipment and its operation, maintenance and repair and analytic techniques.
• Must have the ability to work independently, evaluate situations and act appropriately.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have the ability to pay careful attention to detail and to adhere to written protocols, including communication with supervisors when issues are identified.
• Must be able to perform as a team member.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interact professionally and effectively with numerous staff including physicians, hospital personnel, employees, and patients.

Responsibilities

• After successful orientation, training, and competency assessment, follow all applicable instrument/method protocols as outlined by CLIA.
• Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analysis, reporting, and maintaining records of patient test results.
• Maintain records demonstrating that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples.
• Adhere to quality control policies, document all quality control activities, and record instrument/procedure calibrations and maintenance.
• Follow established corrective action policies and procedures when test systems do not meet acceptable performance levels.
• Identify and resolve problems affecting test performance or reporting; if unable, notify appropriate supervisory or technical staff.
• Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from performance specifications (42 CFR 493.1425, 493.1495).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree