Medical Lab Technician​/Chemistry Lab Day Shift , 4th Weekend

Job Overview

Medical Lab Technician / Chemistry Lab — Full Time Day Shift 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM, Every 4th Weekend.

Location:

Boston, MA.

Employer:

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (part of Beth Israel Lahey Health).

Summary: Performs laboratory tests, confirms accuracy of results, and reports findings to Pathologists and other Clinicians.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Performs start-up, maintenance, and troubleshooting of instruments and laboratory equipment per established laboratory protocols. Performs and evaluates quality control (QC) and calibration, and data entry and assessment.
• Prepares specimens for examination. Performs complex chemical, biological, hematological, immunological, microscopic, and bacteriological tests. Uses automated equipment capable of performing tests simultaneously. Analyzes samples for content or other properties.
• Tests for electrolytes, enzymes, and drug levels in the blood. Examines blood and other fluids for normal and abnormal cells; counts cells using a microscope. Makes cultures of body fluids and tissue samples to determine the presence of bacteria, fungi, parasites, and other organisms. Types and crossmatches blood samples for transfusions and prepares products for transfusion.
• Evaluates test results, enters results into the LIS, and reports results to clinicians. Ensures accuracy of test results. May perform venipunctures, including blood culture collection, and finger sticks, ensuring proper /labeling of specimens and proper vein preservation techniques.
• Keeps current with developments in laboratory medicine by mandatory and voluntary continuing education, competency testing, and Quality Assurance. Runs and reports results for mandated CAP Proficiency Testing Samples.

Required:

• Associate’s degree in Medical Laboratory or Life Sciences required.
• Licensure: ASCP Registered preferred.
• 0-1 year of related work experience required.
• Experience with computer systems required, including web-based applications and some Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access).

Preferred:

• Clinical laboratory experience
• Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) Certification

• Decision Making:
  Ability to make decisions based on specific instructions, standard practices, and established procedures with minimal supervision.
• Problem Solving:
  Ability to address routine problems by following clear directions and procedures and by identifying opportunities for process improvements.
• Independence of Action:
  Ability to follow general instructions and procedures; work is monitored by supervisor/manager.
• Written Communications:
  Ability to communicate clearly in written English with internal and external customers.
• Oral Communications:
  Ability to communicate effectively in English with medical center staff, patients, families, and external customers.
• Knowledge:
  Basic knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures; specialized knowledge not required.
• Team Work:
  Ability to work collaboratively in small teams to improve operations, respect team members, and contribute ideas.
• Customer Service:
  Positive attitude and timely, respectful responses to requests.

Light work:
Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently. Some sedentary elements, but may be required to stand for periods or move around the hospital campus.

Pay Range: $37.00 – $49.80 per hour. The stated range is the base hourly wage the organization expects to pay at this time. Actual compensation is determined by factors including seniority, education, training, experience, certifications, geography, job responsibilities, and applicable law. Additional pay may include shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime, and other practices as applicable.

As a health care organization, we require that all staff be vaccinated against influenza as a condition of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

• Employment:
  Full-time
• Hours/Week: 40
• Shift: Day
• Category:
  Laboratory
• FLSA:
  Non-Exempt
• Req

Apply now to join theBeth Israel Deaconess Medical Center team in Boston. For accommodations during the application process, contact the listed HR email if needed.