Medical Laboratory Technologist CLS/MLT

MFM Health•Middleton, MA

7d•$34 - $48•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 Technologist (Associates Degree)
Minimum 3 years of full-time clinical laboratory experience in chemistry, hematology, and microbiology preferred
1–3 years of clinical laboratory experience in chemistry, hematology, and microbiology preferred.
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, ensuring proper labeling and identification, investigating and documenting unacceptable specimens, and handling and storing specimens according to required conditions and protocols.
Organize workload efficiently to ensure timely completion of testing and verify that test results correspond to the correct patient and specimen prior to release.
Report results accurately and within established turnaround times, following protocols for critical value identification and notification, documentation of communication with providers, and correcting erroneous results.
Report state-required reportable diseases to the Massachusetts State Laboratory Institute and document appropriately in the LIS.
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, ensuring quality control is acceptable before reporting patient results.
Accurately evaluate quality control results, document all results, and follow established protocols for failures, escalating unresolved issues.
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, and calibration and calibration verification.
Document all maintenance and calibration activities and 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, document all steps taken and corrective actions, and 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, and 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, and 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, ensuring all records are complete, organized, and audit-ready.
Maintain documentation in accordance with retention requirements.
Maintain appropriate inventory levels of reagents and supplies, ensuring 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.