Beth Israel Lahey Health - Boston, MA
posted 19 days ago
Full-time
Boston, MA
Ambulatory Health Care Services
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 position involves performing tests, confirming accuracy of results, and reporting laboratory findings to the Pathologists and other Clinicians.
Responsibilities
- Prepares specimens for examination and performs complex tests according to established laboratory procedures.
- Performs and documents start-up, quality control, calibration, preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting procedures on instruments and laboratory equipment.
- Assists with inventory management to maintain adequate supplies for patient testing.
- Evaluates QC and calibration results for acceptability before reporting patient results.
- Ensures accuracy of test results and enters them into the LIS.
- Reports critical/urgent test results to providers according to established laboratory policies.
- Participates in continuing education and completes required competency assessments.
- Participates in the evaluation of new methods, procedures, and instruments.
- Adheres to established laboratory safety and infection control policies.
- Answers basic client questions and inquiries.
- Assists in the training of staff and manages multiple priorities.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science / Medical Technology or Biological Science required.
- ASCP certified generalist or categorical Technologist or equivalent accreditation required.
- Experience with computers required, including web-based applications and Microsoft applications.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience not required but preferred.
