Medical Technologist - Microbiology 24 hours, Days

UMass Memorial Health•Milford, MA

12d•$24 - $43•Onsite

About The Position

Everyone Is a Caregiver At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day. Performs and interprets various chemical, microscopic, and/or bacteriologic tests to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.

Requirements

Associates degree from a clinical lab science program (MLT).
Bachelor’s Degree in sciences. Degree and course work in the sciences must meet the requirements for high complexity testing as defined CLIA Sec. 493.1487 to qualify for hiring.

Nice To Haves

ASCP certification as an MLT /MT

Responsibilities

Follows established protocols to perform a wide range of test in an assigned area. Refers to Medical Technologist II’s or supervisory or lead staff members for assistance in the interpretation of complex or unusual test results.
Ensures that test results meet requirements of the laboratory quality control program.
Interprets and correlates clinical test results with patient history, diagnosis, and clinical condition in order to explain test results (normal/abnormal) so that appropriate action can be taken.
Ensures preventative maintenance for equipment in assigned area. Performs routine troubleshooting, repair, and modification of a wide range of complex equipment and instrumentation.
Maintains accurate records of tests performed, using computer-based systems.

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