Medical Technologist, Per Diem

Marlborough, MA

Hospitals

About the position

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 16,000 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.

Responsibilities

• Follows established procedures to perform all lab tests (including all levels of complexity as defined by CLIA) to obtain data for use in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
• Employee will be cross-trained and competent to perform in multiple areas / disciplines of the lab. Employee seeks out areas that need assistance when the volume of testing in their assigned area is minimal or tasks are completed.
• Assesses acceptability of specimens for analysis and maintains integrity of the specimens throughout the entire testing process.
• Performs set up on all laboratory equipment, instruments and apparatus required for specific laboratory testing. Performs routine cleaning and preventative maintenance to ensure continued functioning of equipment. Documents all maintenance procedures performed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Operates all laboratory equipment per standard operating procedures to ensure accurate patient test results.
• Performs basic troubleshooting, repair, and modification of a wide range of complex instrumentation in assigned laboratory areas.
• Performs calibration procedures on instrumentation per departmental procedures in an accurate and timely manner.
• Adheres to the established quality control policies and procedures in order to guarantee the reliability of data.
• Informs the appropriate supervisor or designee of unusual or unexpected test results after verification and accessing validity of the original test results.
• Recognizes critical and /or life-threatening results and notifies the appropriate clinical personnel per hospital policy.
• Assists with the resolution of procedural problems encountered in the daily workload; notifies the supervisor of unusual or recurring problems. Appropriately documents all actions taken.
• Maintains all records and documentation needed to comply with JCAHO, CAP, AABB, Medicare, Medicaid, and HealthAlliance laboratory regulations.
• Assists in the orientation and instruction of new employees and students in clinical laboratory operations and procedures.
• May assist supervisor in preparation for Department and Laboratory wide inspections.
• Completes all competencies, proficiency testing, required education / reading and annual paperwork in a timely manner. Participates in appropriate role in disaster, fire drills, fires and other emergency situations.
• Participates in annual HIPAA training requirements and maintains confidentiality of all personal health information (PHI).
• Communicates in a professional and courteous manner with patients, family and visitors in accordance with the CARES Hospital Service Excellence Standards.
• Obtains and processes specimens from patients as required using established techniques.
• May assist the lab supervisor in the institution of new medical laboratory procedures and techniques.
• Maintains work areas in a clean, safe and organized manner.
• Assists with maintaining sufficient inventory of material, supplies and equipment for performance of duties. Notifies appropriate person when supply levels fall to reorder levels.
• Complies with laboratory policies and procedures and all health and safety requirements.
• Performs a variety of related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate degree in a laboratory science (chemical or biological science) or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution.
• Professional knowledge of medical technology principals and methodologies sufficient to perform clinical laboratory procedures.
• Ability to endure periods of heavy workload and stress.
• Ability to accept constructive feedback and initiate appropriate actions to correct situations.
• Ability to coordinate eyes and hands to fingers rapidly and accurately in making precise movements with speed.
• Ability to use computer-based systems to record, track, review, and interpret test results.

Nice-to-haves

• MLT (ASCP) certification.
• Minimum one (1) year of clinical laboratory experience.

Benefits

• Signing bonus may be available.