Medical Technologist II - Hematology (Evenings 40 Hours)

BMC Software•Boston, MA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Manager of Hematology, this position provides ancillary support for clinical activities by performing and interpreting moderate and high complexity clinical laboratory tests as defined under CLIA '88. The role may also involve phlebotomy or therapeutic procedures. Boston Medical Center (BMC) is a large and busy provider of trauma and emergency services in New England, committed to providing excellent and accessible health services to all as the largest safety-net hospital in the region. BMC is also the primary teaching affiliate of Boston University School of Medicine and a founding partner of Boston HealthNet. The center aims to achieve Vision 2030, making Boston the healthiest urban population in the world, and is recognized for its leadership in health equity, nursing, and climate change initiatives. BMC fosters a strong sense of teamwork and support for its staff, ensuring exceptional patient care through employee well-being.

Requirements

Requires a 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 and Biochemistry)
If Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Biology and Biochemistry: must have two years of experience in a clinical laboratory
If Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or Clinical Laboratory Science: must have one year experience in clinical laboratory
Knowledge of clinical tests and standards necessary to perform highly complex tests as defined by CLIA (see appendix A) and accurately report results
Analytic abilities to perform highly complex testing as defined under CLIA 88 as listed in the appendix A to interpret findings, perform calculations, calibrate instruments, review highly complex testing performed by other employees as defined by CLIA guidelines and so forth
Ability to maintain compliance with all regulatory agency (e.g. JC, CAP, FDA, AABB) requirements
Manual/visual dexterity necessary to prepare specimens, prepare solutions, screen specimens and operate a computer software system
Interpersonal and English verbal and written language skills sufficient to exchange information with physicians, interact with other technologists and so forth

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with clinical bacteriology and molecular diagnostics testing strongly preferred
ASCP certification strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Provides ancillary support for clinical activities by performance and appropriate interpretation of moderate and high complexity clinical laboratory tests as defined under CLIA '88
May also perform phlebotomy or therapeutic procedures