Medical Technologist I - Atrius Health
About The Position
The Medical Technologist I works in the Laboratory department at Atrius Health’s Braintree, Massachusetts location. Under general supervision, the technologist performs routine and special laboratory assays on patient specimens, exercising independent judgment to evaluate the validity of test results before reporting them. The role provides laboratory data used to diagnose, treat, and prevent disease. The position operates and calibrates equipment in the area of specialization, evaluates laboratory data, records test results, and communicates with physicians, pathologists, and nursing staff about procedures and results. It is a full-time position scheduled for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., with rotating weekends and holidays. The employer describes opportunities for development into other roles and offers benefits and incentive programs subject to eligibility.
Requirements
- Associate degree in laboratory science (chemical or biological science) or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution, or equivalent laboratory training and experience meeting CLIA requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in any discipline or equivalent from an accredited institution.
- Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) certification from ASCP or equivalent; candidates without certification are typically expected to become certified within six months of hire. Certifications meeting federal CLIA 88 requirements are also accepted.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS).
- At least 1 year of laboratory experience.
- Direct core lab bench experience.
- Experience in CAP/CLIA-regulated environments.
- Experience independently performing and verifying patient results in a laboratory information system such as Meditech or Epic.
- Competency in hematology, chemistry, and urinalysis.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine and special laboratory assays on patient specimens, such as body fluids, exudates, skin scrapings, and surgical specimens.
- Use independent judgment to evaluate the validity of test results before reporting them.
- Provide data to support the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.
- Operate and calibrate equipment in the area of specialization.
- Evaluate laboratory data and record test results.
- Communicate with physicians, pathologists, and nursing staff regarding test procedures and results.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Incentive and recognition programs.
- Equity stock purchase.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
