Medical Technologist
Boston Medical Center•Brighton, MA
•$22 - $31
About The Position
The Medical Technologist in the core lab processes and performs routine and specialized laboratory testing on blood, urine, tissue and other body fluid secretions.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in medical technology or related science and 2 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Knowledge of complex laboratory procedures.
- Knowledge of known risk and biohazards in the lab environment.
- Communication skills sufficient to clearly, completely and accurately verbally relay laboratory data.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or a related science, attainment of degree within 6 months of start date.
- 2 years in an accredited blood center or transfusion service.
- Generalist multi-categorical certification, ASCP, NCA or HEW preferred or equivalent.
Responsibilities
- Follows established procedures to perform routine, STAT or special tests recording all results accurately and meeting standards for complete and timely reporting.
- Correlates and evaluates testing with laboratory data available on an individual patient basis for the purposes of troubleshooting and triages with clinicians as needed.
- Troubleshoots methodology failures.
- Performs all required Quality Control procedures; documents results accurately; follows through appropriately on all outliers.
- Notifies Core Lab Supervisor of any unusual or unexpected results.
- Reports all critical values to the appropriate person, completes and maintains all required documentation.
- Follows all organizational, departmental, and section policies (i.e. Universal Precautions, Fire Safety, QA documentation, Hazardous Waste Collection).
- Assists with the orientation of new staff members, students, residents, Fellows, etc. as directed.
- Reports laboratory test results by using the Laboratory Information System as directed.
- Monitors and maintains instrumentation, ensures appropriate quality control and quality improvement in all aspects of laboratory function.
- Participates in investigational and correlation studies as needed.
- Transports specimens and reports as requested.
- Performs other related duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
