Medical Technologist, Core Lab - Per Diem

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Exemption Status: Non‑Exempt

Hiring Range: $24.44 - $44.00

Final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule Details: Sunday through Saturday

Scheduled

Hours:

As needed

Shift: 1 – Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours: 0

Cost Center: 26000 – 3192 Core Chemistry

This position may have a signing bonus; a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of 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 you can build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community, and each other.

Everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

Responsible for the testing of laboratory specimens and the reporting of results in all areas of the core laboratory. Automation and middleware experience is a plus. Follows laboratory policies and procedures and maintains quality control practices in the laboratory.

• Collect blood samples using appropriate venipuncture skills for various situations and age groups, including adult, pediatric, and neonatal populations.
• Demonstrate proper professional conduct and follow specific sample collection techniques as per department protocol.
• Achieve a 95% success rate in venipuncture without complications.
• Ensure appropriate comfort level for patients throughout the process.
• Effectively communicate any difficulties or problems with specimen collection to the supervisor and other department personnel.

• Document receipt of specimens accurately and timely in the computer system and ensure redistribution to appropriate destinations.
• Prioritize specimen distribution as needed (e.g., STAT or CSF samples).
• Complete specimen preparation for testing within the standard period of time and document any irregularities encountered during the process.

• Evaluate specimen for integrity, perform any pretreatment, and prepare solutions and reagents as needed.
• Route specimens to appropriate reference labs according to protocol.
• Develop mechanisms to address requests for uncommon lab tests.
• When implementing a new system, inform all involved personnel of the process created.

• Complete assessment of instrument and reagent function by following QC/Calibration protocol, recording and documenting steps.
• Perform daily/weekly maintenance as per department/manufacturer recommendations.
• Document acceptable limits, identify problem areas, and maintain appropriate records of QC/remedial action performed.
• Communicate QC irregularities with the supervisor as per protocol.
• Document all maintenance procedures in a standardized format.

• Perform tests with precision and accuracy.
• Know critical values, verify and record all test results before broadcasting, and keep inventory lists updated.
• Ensure accurate test results in a timely manner following department turn‑around‑time protocol.
• Recognize abnormal or unusual outcomes and initiate investigation of the process, such as reviewing previous results and consulting with supervisor or Pathologist before broadcasting results.
• Implement troubleshooting guide for instrument malfunction and complete tasks with technical support as needed.

All responsibilities are essential job functions.

License/Certification/Education (Required)

• AAS degree in Medical Technology from an accredited school, MLS or equivalent.

License/Certification/Education (Preferred)

• BS in Medical Technology degree.
• MLT (ASCP) or MT (ASCP) certification.

Experience/Skills (Required)

• Minimum of 2 years working…