Medical Technologist

Clinical Laboratory Technologist means a clinical laboratory practitioner who in accordance with approved protocols of Boston Heart Diagnostics performs clinical laboratory procedures and examinations and any other tests or procedures conducted by a clinical laboratory which require the exercise of independent judgment and responsibility (as determined by the department) with minimal supervision by the director or supervisor in only those specialties or subspecialties in which they are qualified by education training and experience. With respect to specialties in which the medical technologist is not qualified by education training or experience the individual shall function only under direct supervision and perform only tests which require limited technical skill and responsibility.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follow the laboratorys procedures for specimen handling and processing and maintaining records of test examinations;
• Perform ancillary tasks to ensure a smooth operation including but not limited to preparation and qualification of reagents and materials required for test processes as well as label retrieve refile and properly store specimens for testing/repeat testing/long term storage.
• Take an active role in cleaning organizing and restocking duties.
• Operate calibrate and maintain all laboratory equipment and instruments according to standard operating procedures to ensure quality results;
• Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens;
• Adhere to the laboratorys quality control policies document all quality control activities instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed;
• Follow the laboratorys established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratorys established acceptable levels of performance;
• Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either immediately correct the problems or notify the supervisor manager director or designee;
• Adhere to established processing timelines;
• Ensures followup and demonstrates an understanding of actions taken to resolve problems
• Demonstrate strong teamwork skills by effectively communicating knowledge sharing and adequately prioritizing tasks to efficiently complete daily activities;
• Maintain adequate inventory of supplies reagents and material notify supervisor manager or director immediately when faced with shortage of supplies;
• Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratorys established performance specifications.
• Participate on special projects or assignments as requested by management.
• Trains other technicians on key aspects of the laboratory assay(s) proficient with the performance of competency assessments
• Plays an active role in process improvement projects with potential for significant improvement in quality efficiency and/or reduction in cost of testing.
• Possess critical thinking skills and is able to actively troubleshoot when even the slightest deviations are observed.

Qualifications :

(1) Successful completion in an accredited college or university of a full course of study which meets all academic requirements for a bachelors degree in medical laboratory science; the degree program shall have included a one year structured clinical laboratory experience in either (a) the general areas of a clinical laboratory or (b) in a specialty area; or
(2) Successful completion of three academic years of study (a minimum of 90 semester hours or equivalent) in an accredited college or university which met the specific requirements for entrance into a school of medical laboratory science and the successful completion of a course of training of at least 12 months in a school of medical technology approved by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association; or
(3) Successful completion in an accredited college or university of a course of study which meets all academic requirements for a bachelors degree in one of the chemical physical or biological sciences and in addition at least one year of fulltime laboratory experience and/or training subsequent to graduation covering the specialty(ies) or subspecialty(ies) in which the individual performs tests; or
(4) Successful completion of three years (90 semester hours or equivalent) in an accredited college or university with a distribution of courses as shown below and in addition successful experience and/or training covering several fields of medical laboratory work of such length (not less than one year) and of such quality that this experience or training when combined with the education will have provided the individual with education and training in medical technology equivalent to that described in paragraph (1) or (2) above. Distribution of course work: (Where semester hours are stated it is understood that the equivalent in quarter hours is equally acceptable. The specified courses must have included lecture and laboratory work. Survey courses are not acceptable.)
(i) for those whose training was completed prior to September 15 1963: At least 24 semester hours in chemistry and biology courses of which not less than nine semester hours must have been in chemistry and must have included at least 6 semester hours in inorganic chemistry and not less than 12 semester hours must have been in biology courses pertinent to medical sciences;
(ii) for those whose training was completed after September 15 1963: 16 semester hours in chemistry courses which included at least 6 semester hours in inorganic chemistry and are acceptable toward a major in chemistry; 16 semester hours in biology courses which are pertinent to the medical sciences and are acceptable toward a major in the biological sciences; and 3 semester hours of mathematics.

• Willingness to work with potentially infectious human blood and bodily fluids.
• Ability to work with automated and manual platforms.
• Strong computer scientific and organizational skills strong sense of personal accountability and responsibility.
• Demonstrates a high level of integrity and honesty in performing tests documenting test results and maintaining patient client employee and laboratory business confidentiality.
• Analytical judgement problem solving skills accuracy and strong detailoriented approach to performing tasks.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience in the specific departmental specialty
• Strong understanding of Good Documentation/Laboratory Practices
• Good handeye coordination
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Medical Technologist ASCP certified
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and Microsoft Word

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Physical dexterity sufficient to use hands arms and shoulders repetitively to operate manual and automated single and multichannel pipettes.
• Ability to speak and hear well enough to communicate clearly and understandably with sufficient volume to ensure an accurate exchange of information in normal conversational distance over the telephone and in a group setting.
• Ability to continuously operate a computer analytical instrument or liquid handling platform for extended periods of time.
• Mental acuity sufficient to collect and interpret data evaluate reason define problems establish facts draw valid conclusions make valid judgements and decisions.

Additional Information :

Schedule:

• 2432 hours per week betweenTuesdayFriday 2:00pm10:00pm with flexibility

Eurofins is a M/F Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Parttime