Medical Technologist

days , 6:00am - 2:30pm

Scheduled Hours per Week: 40

Our two campuses in Methuen and Haverhill have a total of 320 beds, and we are a full-service, acute care hospital offering comprehensive inpatient medical/surgical units, outpatient care, and 24/7 emergency services. We have three behavioral health units: cardiac telemetry, and critical care service lines. Our Haverhill campus offers all private rooms, and our Methuen campus offers a new state-of-the-art catheterization suite and Joint Center of Excellence, named as a Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Distinction+ Center for Knee and Hip Replacement.

Performs routine clinical laboratory analysis. Recognizes problems, identifies basic causes, and makes corrections by using present strategies. Correlates data based on knowledge of technical and instrumental conditions affecting test results. Performs Quality Control (QC) procedures within predetermined parameters.

• Proficiently functions as a technologist in the following areas as deemed competent:
  Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, Coagulation and Blood Bank or Microbiology.
• Ensures QC is within the appropriate limits of each test prior to reporting patient results.
• Confirms abnormal results prior to releasing and brings any "rare and improbable" test results to the attention of a Section Head or Lead.
• Processes specimens and logs requisitions as needed.
• Reviews daily specimen reports as appropriate.
• Assists in maintaining an adequate inventory of supplies.
• Troubleshoots problems (client, instrument, computer) as needed.
• Performs maintenance on instrumentation as needed.
• Records QC and maintains QC records on all assays performed.
• Enters results into the LIS.
• Ensures accurate and timely reporting of patient results.
• Follows all safety protocols.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Education:
  
  Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology.
• Experience:
  
  Hospital experience preferred.
• Licensure/ Certification: ASCP Required
• Other:
  Must be able to successfully clear a background check, including a criminal search. Use or possession of a firearm and/or other weapons is prohibited.

Merrimack Health is a private, non-profit community hospital providing the Merrimack Valley & southern New Hampshire regions with patient-centered, compassionate, and quality health care for the whole family. For over 140 years, the dedicated doctors, nurses, and staff of Merrimack Health have been committed to improving the health of the people and communities we serve. We offer competitive pay, a robust benefit package, generous paid time off and free parking!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce.

In 2022, Health grades ranked MH in the top 5 percentof hospitals in the country, and was awarded a top spot on Forbes’ annual list of America’s Best-In-State Employers 2020!