Medical Technologist II - Atrius Health
About The Position
Atrius Health, part of the Optum family of businesses, is a multi-specialty group practice serving adult and pediatric patients at 28 locations in eastern Massachusetts. The Medical Technologist II works under general supervision in the Laboratory and performs routine and special assays on patient specimens, using independent judgment to evaluate test validity before reporting results. The role operates and calibrates equipment, evaluates laboratory data, records results, and communicates with physicians, pathologists, nursing staff, coworkers, and medical staff about testing and results. The position is located at 152 2nd Ave, Needham, Massachusetts, and is scheduled for 40 hours per week from 3:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. The technologist may train and direct students and new staff, and supports specimen processing and phlebotomy as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in chemical, physical, clinical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution.
- Meet CAP requirements for an individual responsible for competency assessment, including the education and experience needed to evaluate the complexity of the testing being assessed.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Medical Technologist (ASCP) certification.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS).
- At least 2 years of laboratory experience.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to resolve complex clinical and instrument problems.
- Accuracy, reliability, ability to work well under pressure, and ability to finish tasks once started.
- Solid written and verbal communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Perform chemical, microscopic, and/or bacteriologic tests used in diagnosing, treating, and preventing disease.
- Execute and analyze tests in areas such as chemistry, hematology, morphology, cytology, urinalysis, serology, histology, and bacteriology.
- Perform complex and routine sampling, testing, and recording related to chemical analysis of patient specimens and body fluids.
- Operate analytic devices used for complex testing and sampling.
- Analyze body fluids, including blood and urine, to identify normal and abnormal components.
- Visually identify and enumerate red and white blood cells.
- Interpret and correlate test results with patient history, diagnosis, and clinical condition, and enter findings in the computer.
- Perform quality control studies to ensure clinical data accuracy.
- Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on assigned instruments and equipment.
- Check and calibrate laboratory instruments, document instrument data, and troubleshoot instrumentation as needed.
- Record equipment repairs, replacements, and maintenance needs in instrument logs.
- Communicate and collaborate with coworkers and medical staff about workflow and technical issues.
- Assist in specimen processing and phlebotomy as needed.
- Follow laboratory policies and procedures and review them annually.
- Conduct moderate- and high-complexity testing competency assessments for the laboratory and region.
- Complete CAP Survey Attestation responsibilities.
- May train students and new staff and direct their work.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Incentive and recognition programs, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Equity stock purchase, subject to eligibility requirements.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
