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Medical Laboratory Technician

Beth Israel Lahey Health • Cambridge, MA • 17h ago

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.

Tests are performed accurately, appropriately, and in a timely manner according to departmental standards, policies and procedures.

Job Description:

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs the duties of a medical technologist for a specific area/section of

the Laboratory or rotates in all sections/areas as needed.

Follows strict principles of asepsis and antisepsis in performing duties.

Uses proper techniques and equipment.

Assures proper functioning, maintenance, and cleanliness of equipment and

work area.

Performs tests and procedures as ordered, following outlines in procedure

manuals.

Determines that specimens were collected, transported, labeled, and

preserved according to procedures 100% of the time.

Records, reports, and posts test results/findings as required to meet

established standard.

Performs quality control using established protocols.

Adheres to established hospital and department policies, procedures, and

objectives. Complies with requirements of accreditation and regulatory agencies.

Maintains all required records, reports, statistics, logs, and files.

Attends inservices and meetings as required. Keeps up-to-date with new

methods or improvements. Initials meeting notes indicating they have been read

and understood.

Maintains professional growth and development through seminars,

workshops, conferences, and professional affiliations.

Troubleshoots methods, procedures, and instrumentation as needed

according to departmental procedures.

Monitors and maintains adequate inventory for daily testing routine.

Performs other similar or related duties as required or as directed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

Associate's degree in medical technology, MLT (ASCP), or equivalent.

One year of experience in a similar or related job setting is preferred. New graduates will be considered.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Exposure to infectious disease and to possible carcinogenic chemicals.

Minimal exposure to caustic agents, acids, and fumes.

Occasional prolonged standing and walking.

Works under constant time deadlines.

Performs data entry with repetitive hand movement, and visual concentration at video display terminal, in order to review and enter data.

Requires manual dexterity using fine hand manipulations.

Uses protective equipment as described in the Laboratory Policy and Procedure Manual.

Requires exposure to power tools and heavy equipment.

Complies with precautions, as defined by Infection Control staff, in patients/materials requiring isolation.

Mount Auburn Hospital employees must be able to readily adjust to change and handle a rapid-paced environment and the stresses associated with that, while continuing to provide high-quality, efficient service.

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) as a condition of employment. Learn more (https://www.bilh.org/newsroom/bilh-to-require-covid-19-influenza-vaccines-for-all-clinicians-staff-by-oct-31) 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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