Medical Technologist (32 hrs)
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. The Clinical Laboratory/Division of Pathology is an integral part of the patient care provided by Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Needham. The laboratory provides state of the art testing services for both in-patients and outpatients. These services include anatomical pathology, cytopathology, clinical chemistry, microbiology, hematology, transfusion medicine and immunology Job Description: Job Summary: Under the direction of the Lab Manager, Lab Supervisors and Chief of Pathology, is responsible for maintaining a functional laboratory section (s) to meet the needs of patient care. Upholds the policies of the laboratory and ensures the quality of the work, while maintaining a pleasant and efficient work atmosphere.
Requirements
- Associate's degree in Medical Laboratory or Life Sciences required.
- Registration ASCP Registered required., or recent graduate eligible for certification
- 0-1 years related work experience required in a Laboratory setting..
- ASCP certification as a Medical Technologist (or equivalent national certifying agency) or recent graduate eligible for certification can waive the requirement of an A.S. in lab technology or science.
- Experience with computer systems required, including web based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.
- Ability to demonstrate full working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, procedures and policies with the ability to use them in varied situations.
- Ability to work collaboratively in small teams to improve the operations of immediate work group by offering ideas, identifying issues, and respecting team members.
- Ability to provide a high level of customer service to patients, visitors, staff and external customers in a professional, service-oriented, respectful manner using skills in active listening and problem solving.
- Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
- Employees in this job must be competent to provide patient care to the following age groups: Neonatal:Birth to 6 months, Youth: 6 months to 16 years, Young adult: 16-30 years, Middle Age: 30 - 60 years, Elderly: 60 -.
- Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally in carrying, lifting, pushing, pulling objects. Sitting most of the time, with walking and standing required only occasionally
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory or Life Sciences preferred.
Responsibilities
- Performs and monitors testing procedures.
- Performs monitors the quality control and quality assurance programs on an on going basis.
- Always adheres to safety and infection control procedures.
- Responsible for ensuring station (s) is in compliance with CAP, Joint Commission, CLIA and AABB regulations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
