Medical Technologist II

BMC Software•Boston, MA

2d•$30 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Manager of the Rapid Response Laboratory, provides ancillary support for clinical activities by performance and appropriate interpretation of moderate and high complexity clinical laboratory tests as defined under CLIA '88. A limited menu of Chemistry, Hematology, and Microbiology testing is performed in the Rapid Response 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 and Biochemistry).
Requires the knowledge of clinical tests and standards necessary to perform highly complex tests as defined by CLIA.
Requires the analytic abilities to perform highly complex testing as defined under CLIA 88.
Requires the manual/visual dexterity necessary to prepare specimens, prepare solutions, screen specimens and operate a computer software system.
Requires interpersonal and English verbal and written language skills sufficient to exchange information with physicians, interact with other technologists and so forth.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience in a clinical laboratory (with Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Biology and Biochemistry).
One year experience in clinical laboratory (with Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or Clinical Laboratory Science).
Prior experience with clinical bacteriology and molecular diagnostics testing strongly preferred.
ASCP certification strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Performance and appropriate interpretation of moderate and high complexity clinical laboratory tests as defined under CLIA '88.
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.
Maintain compliance with all regulatory agency (e.g. JC, CAP, FDA, AABB) requirements.
Prepare specimens, prepare solutions, screen specimens and operate a computer software system.
Exchange information with physicians, interact with other technologists and so forth.