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Medical Technologist (MT), Microbiology, 40hr - Day Shift

Winchester, Massachusetts

Organization Facility: Winchester Hospital Category: Laboratory Job ID: JR63319 Date posted: 11/15/2024
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Job Type: Regular

Time Type: Full time

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Medical Technologist (MT), Microbiology, 40hr - Evenings - **Up To A $7,000 Sign-On Bonus**

Job Description:

**Up To A $7,000 Sign-On Bonus**

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:  Bachelor’s degree in a science field required or grandfathered qualifications. 

Grandfathered Qualifications (A or B):

A.  2-year science degree and evidence of working experience in a clinical setting prior to 1980.

B.  MLT Certification (HEW or military) acquired prior to 1980  

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS

Required:  Medical Technologist registry eligible

Preferred: Medical Technologist registered (ASCP or applicable) 

JOB FUNCTIONS

  • Prepares specimen depending on lab order
  • Performs tests using both/either manual methods or automated instrumentation which require fine motor coordination and manual dexterity.  Ensures specimen integrity throughout the process.
  • Performs quality control checks and equipment maintenance, adhering to high quality standards.
  • Responds to supply and equipment issues timely to ensure optimum operations and equipment quality and long-term equipment maintenance and life.
  • Reviews and inputs quality control and patient results into the electronic medical records system in a timely manner so clinicians and patients get their results as quickly a possible.  Expedites results to clinicians for stat and critical results.
  • Performs necessary calibrations on new and expired lots of reagents
  • Troubleshoot test anomalies and system problems in a logical manner to ensure accurate tests.
  • Maintains a clean and safe work environment presenting a professional impression of facilities and fostering our culture of safety. 
  • Maintain documentation, reports and quality checks to ensure the laboratory is in compliance with regulatory agencies, accreditation and Hospital policies and procedures.
  • Runs report to verify optimal operational performance.
  • Takes status and result requests and other questions from patients and clinicians in a timely and professional manner. 
  • Provides clinical guidance and training to hospital clinicians and physicians on Laboratory policies and procedures.
  • Reviews supplies inventory, communicates supply needs and rotates supplies when new stocking is received.
  • In the absence of the Section Supervisor and Lead Techs, may be the technologist in charge of the shift, resolving operational and clinical issues in a timely manner.  Addresses immediate performance concerns and communicates issues to the Section Supervisor as appropriate. 

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Learn more about this requirement.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

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