Medical Technologist

MerrimackHealth Lawrence Hospital

$67K — $93K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology required.
  • Hospital experience preferred for practical insight.
  • ASCP certification is mandatory for this role.
  • Ability to pass a background check including criminal search.
  • No use or possession of firearms or weapons is allowed.

Responsibilities

  • Function as a technologist in areas such as Chemistry, Hematology, and Microbiology based on competency.
  • Ensure quality control (QC) is maintained within limits before reporting results.
  • Confirm abnormal test results with a Section Head or Lead prior to release.
  • Process specimens and log requisitions accurately as needed.
  • Review daily specimen reports for accuracy and completeness.
  • Maintain adequate inventory of laboratory supplies.
  • Troubleshoot issues related to clients, instruments, or computers.
  • Perform necessary maintenance on laboratory instrumentation and record QC data.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay based on education and experience.
  • Robust benefits package offering comprehensive coverage.
  • Generous paid time off for work-life balance.
  • Free parking for convenience at work.
Full Job Description
Your final base salary will be determined based on your education, experience, licensure, and internal equity considerations. Offers are typically made below the top of the range to support future salary growth.

Position Summary:

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.

Essential Functions:
  • 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.

Qualifications:
  • 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.

We offer competitive pay, a robust benefit package, generous paid time off and free parking!

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