Medical Technologist I

Boston Medical Center•Boston, MA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Technical Supervisor, provides ancillary support for clinical activities by performance and appropriate interpretation of moderate and high complexity clinical laboratory tests as defined under CLIA ‘88. This is a Part Time (24 Hours, Evening) position in the Microbiology Lab.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in Medical Technology or Clinical Laboratory Science which includes successful completion of a supervised course of clinical internship in an approved hospital laboratory, or a Bachelor’s degree in an applied science (Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry).
Certification by American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or National Credentialing Agency (NCA) or equivalent agency as a Medical Technologist, Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Laboratory Technician, or specialty certification is preferred.
Equivalent agency is defined as an agency that requires a degree in science from an accredited college or university with successful completion of an examination for certification. Such agencies include but are not limited to ASCP, NCA, American Medical Technologists (AMT), American Association of Bioanalysts (AAB), Health Education and Welfare (HEW), and American Society of Microbiologists (AMT).

Nice To Haves

Certification by American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or National Credentialing Agency (NCA) or equivalent agency as a Medical Technologist, Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Laboratory Technician, or specialty certification.

Responsibilities

Performs moderate and high complexity tests and interprets them after specialized training and required experience.
Acts as a resource and interprets tests for laboratory users.
Reviews testing and/or procedures performed by other staff to maintain compliance with regulatory agencies when deemed qualified.
Prioritizes STAT and routine samples.
Ensures accurate specimen identification and labeling.
Ensures appropriateness of sample for requested testing, obtains approval for testing that deviates from standard operating procedure, and follows up with notification to patient care unit and documentation in LIS.
Ensures sample testing is performed within defined time periods for each test type based on specimen viability.
Initiates appropriate action and documents steps taken to resolve mislabeled/unlabeled or inappropriate specimens.
Informs/alerts other laboratory sections about patient identification or medical record number problems, and special specimen requirements.
Ensures that prepared samples are stored according to standard operating procedure.
Ensures aliquotting and processing of specimens is performed within established time limits.
Accessions for all required tests according to standard operating procedure.
Performs instrument and equipment maintenance as defined by each section's policy and procedures.
Recognizes instrument, equipment or methodology problems and/or discrepancies and brings them, with documentation, to Assistant Supervisor or Manager’s attention.
Notifies coworkers of relevant equipment issues in management absence and includes the information in shift change hand-off.
Performs QC procedures and assesses Quality Control data.
Recognizes technical and non-technical problems/discrepancies in laboratory operations and brings these to Assistant Supervisor or Manager’s attention.
Notifies coworkers of relevant technical issues in management absence and includes information in shift change hand-off.
Performs analytic testing and assesses the validity of their results.
Performs highly complex testing as defined under CLIA 88, including interpreting findings, performing calculations, calibrating instruments, and reviewing highly complex testing performed by other employees.
Maintains and provides clear, concise, accurate and legible records of test performance.
Reviews patient results, recognizes problems and/or discrepancies.
Investigates and performs additional testing to resolve problematic patient test results, documents activities, and notifies Assistant Supervisor or Manager.
Transcribes results/information with accuracy into LIS system per LIS policy.
Appends appropriate coded comments as required by section standard operating procedures and LIS policy.
Reviews entered LIS codes as required by section standard operating procedures for transcription accuracy.
Notifies appropriate person of all Critical Alert Values and required call back of results.
Provides documentation of Critical Alert Values in LIS.
Maintains proficiency for all designated LIS functions.
Provides proper documentation of receipt, quality control performance and implementation of reagents/lots/materials.
Ensures adequate Blood inventories are maintained according to standard operating procedure (Blood Bank only).
Ensures all work is completed by end of shift and/or accounted for at shift change hand-off.
Assists other laboratory sections as needed when directed by supervisory staff members, including cross-training where required.
Participates in Quality Assurance /Quality Improvement activities.
Maintains active participation in completing initial, semi-annual and annual competency documentation.
Maintains self-documentation on continuing education form of departmental level requirement per fiscal year, and attends scientific, service related and/or departmental continuing education classes.
Attends all scheduled staff meetings or accepts responsibility for reading staff communications.
Supports education of Medical Technology students, Pathology residents, new staff, existing staff and others through participation in teaching activities.
Participates in all Sectional or Departmental committees or task forces as requested by manager.
Communicates via telephone and other methods according to professional courtesy standards and departmental policy.
Works cooperatively with other laboratory staff members and takes initiative to determine where assistance is needed and renders assistance.
Reports within shift all incidents, safety hazards or accidents to appropriate personnel.
Completes mandatory safety education sessions per BMC and Departmental policy.
Abides by HIPPA policies and respects patient and employee confidentiality.
Keeps equipment and work area neat, orderly and well stocked; puts supplies away when received.
Upon successful completion of training and competency, performs assignments with a minimum of direction.
Plans and prioritizes tasks and adjusts to variable workloads.
Maintains open communication with section leadership.
Restocks work station after each shift and assesses the inventory as required by section.
Notifies management of supply needs.
Adheres to Boston Medical Center’s values.
Follows established Hospital and Laboratory Infection Control and Safety procedures.
Follows BMC and Departmental Dress Code policy, including appropriate PPE.
Performs other duties as assigned or as needed.