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Medical Technologist (MT), Microbiology, 40hrs
Woburn, Massachusetts
Organization Facility: Winchester Hospital Category: Laboratory Job ID: JR67505 Date posted: 12/20/2024Job 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.
Job Description:
Contributes to the Hospital’s mission to care, to heal, and to excel in service to our community by performing various clinical laboratory tests as requested in physician orders. This clinical professional position impacts patient care by performing accurate tests as prescribed by the physician in a timely manner so clinicians receive accurate result expeditiously enabling them to provide the best possible care.
Education Required: Bachelors 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.
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.
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