Medical Laboratory Technologist CLS/MLS

MFM Health•Middleton, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

MFM Health is seeking qualified candidates to join our laboratory team. The Medical Laboratory Technologist performs moderate-complexity laboratory testing in accordance with Massachusetts 105 CMR 180.000, CLIA regulations, and applicable federal and state requirements. This role is responsible for all phases of testing, including pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical processes, ensuring the accuracy, reliability, and integrity of laboratory results. The Technologist operates under the direction of the Laboratory Manager/Technical Supervisor and Laboratory Director, and may only perform testing for which they have been trained and demonstrated competency.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or Medical Laboratory Science
Minimum 3 years of full-time clinical laboratory experience in chemistry, hematology, and microbiology
Experience with laboratory diagnostic instruments such as Sysmex, Abbott Architect, and Cepheid
Experience with Laboratory Information Systems (LIS), including Orchard or equivalent systems
Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) integrations and laboratory workflows
Must meet CLIA personnel requirements for moderate-complexity testing
Must demonstrate training and competency prior to performing testing independently

Nice To Haves

MT or MLS certification through ASCP or equivalent preferred

Responsibilities

Perform accurate and appropriate moderate-complexity testing according to established laboratory procedures
Evaluate specimens for acceptability and ensure proper labeling and identification, investigate and document unacceptable specimens, and handle and store specimens according to required conditions and protocols
Organize workload efficiently to ensure timely completion of testing
Verify that test results correspond to the correct patient and specimen prior to release
Follow all established procedures prior to performing testing
Report results accurately and within established turnaround times
Follow protocols for critical value identification and notification, documentation of communication with providers, and correction of erroneous results
Report state-required reportable diseases to the Massachusetts State Laboratory Institute and document appropriately in the LIS
Ensure all reporting is complete, accurate, and compliant with laboratory policy
Participate in periodic review of laboratory procedures and assist in updates as needed to ensure accuracy and compliance
Perform and document quality control procedures, calibration and instrument checks
Ensure quality control is acceptable before reporting patient results
Accurately evaluate quality control results, document all results, and follow established protocols for failures
Escalate unresolved issues and hold patient testing and reporting when quality control is outside acceptable limits
Adhere to all regulatory requirements: Massachusetts 105 CMR 180.000, CLIA, OSHA and HIPAA
Perform routine and scheduled maintenance activities, including daily, weekly, and monthly tasks as required
Perform calibration and calibration verification
Document all maintenance and calibration activities
Ensure instruments are functioning properly prior to use
Troubleshoot issues related to instruments and equipment, reagents and quality control failures, and patient specimens
Follow established troubleshooting protocols and document all steps taken and corrective actions
Notify Laboratory Manager or Technical Supervisor when issues cannot be resolved
Adhere to all Universal Precautions and laboratory safety protocols
Use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment at all times
Follow policies for chemical handling, biohazard disposal, and exposure prevention
Maintain a clean and safe work environment, including disinfection of work surfaces and proper waste disposal
Report safety hazards immediately
Maintain familiarity with Safety Data Sheets and spill response procedures for biological and chemical exposures
Accurately document patient testing, quality control results, maintenance and calibration, and corrective actions
Ensure all records are complete, organized, and audit-ready
Maintain documentation in accordance with retention requirements
Maintain appropriate inventory levels of reagents and supplies
Ensure proper storage conditions, monitoring of expiration dates, and removal of expired materials
Perform regular inventory checks and notify appropriate personnel for reordering
Maintain clean, organized work areas
Perform testing only within scope of training and documented competency
Participate in initial training and ongoing competency assessments
Follow direction from the Laboratory Manager or Technical Supervisor
Do not perform high-complexity testing unless specifically authorized
Communicate effectively with providers and clinical staff, including nursing and medical assistants, to support safe and effective specimen collection and testing workflows
Collaborate with laboratory team members to support workflow
Escalate clinical, operational, or compliance concerns appropriately
Document relevant issues, observations, and process concerns in appropriate logs or systems to ensure continuity of information across laboratory staff