Medical Technologist - Overnight

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Boston, MA

3d•$39 - $52•Onsite

About The Position

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Beth Israel Lahey Health and New England Baptist Hospital are devoted to consistently promoting a culture of Wellbeing, Empathy, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Equity as outlined in our organization's WE CARE values. Precisely and accurately performs and evaluates a variety of technical procedures. Utilizes accepted quality control techniques with the aid of different methodologies. May perform diagnostic procedures in other laboratory sections as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology or Biological Science
MLS Certification
0-1 year(s) of work-related experience
Consistently promote a culture of Wellbeing, Empathy, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Equity as outlined in the organization's WE CARE values.
Vaccinated against influenza (flu)

Responsibilities

Perform all Blood Bank procedures required for the safe issuing of blood, including performing cross matches, type and screens (tube and solid phase methodology), issuing units, performing antibody panels, DAT workups, donor work-ups utilizing ISBT labeling system, preparation of components, and processing blood received from outside facilities.
Utilize the Blood Bank section of the LIS computer system.
Perform any other functions required for the smooth running of the Blood Bank section of the laboratory.
Perform and result all automated and manual Chemistry procedures, including the ability to troubleshoot Chemistry instruments.
Perform blood gas testing.
Utilize the Chemistry section of the LIS computer system.
Perform any other functions required for the smooth running of the Core Laboratory section of the laboratory.
Perform and result all automated and manual Hematology procedures.
Troubleshoot and maintain all Hematology instruments.
Perform coagulation studies and CBC’s with differentials.
Perform body fluid analysis, including crystals, cell counts and differentials.
Perform peripheral smears for blood parasites.
Utilize the Hematology section of the LIS computer system.
Perform any other tasks required for the smooth running of the Hematology section of the Laboratory.
Perform all aspects of Microbiology planting and processing of send-out tests.
Perform PCR testing, reading plates, blood cultures, performing automated and manual susceptibility testing and performing gram stains.
Troubleshoot Microbiology instruments.
Perform Mycology, including mold and yeast identification.
Perform both wet and microscopic Urinalysis testing.
Utilize the Microbiology section of the LIS computer system.
Perform any other tasks required for the smooth running of the Microbiology section of the Laboratory.
Organize work during heavy workloads, being able to multi-task to expedite patient care.
Keep the work area clean and organized.
Note critical results, calling results in the proper time frame.
Maintain open communication with physicians, nursing staff and co-workers.
Consult with supervisor if needed to resolve technical problems that may arise.
Maintain all appropriate competencies and continuing education requirements.
Review a technical article or present an educational session at a staff meeting.
Assist with teaching students and orienting new employees.
Perform all quality control and participate in quality assurance monitors.
Assist the supervisor with reviewing of policies and procedures as necessary.