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Medical Technologist

Cambridge Health Alliance • Everett, MA, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 1d ago

Location: CHA Everett Hospital

Work Days: M-F w/ rotate weekends/holidays, on-call

Category: Medical Technologist

Department: Lab at CHA Everett

Job Type: Full time

Work Shift: Day

Hours/Week: 40.00

Union Name: MNA Health Care Professionals EH

The CHA laboratory provides everything from routine blood and urine tests to special tissue evaluation.

Summary:

Through the utilization of applied theories, principles, and practices of clinical laboratory technology, performs and reports tests in a manner to promote the efficient operation of the laboratory and provide effective patient care.

Job Purpose:

Performs and reports laboratory testing in a manner to promote the efficient operation of the laboratory and effective patient care. Will work as a Generalist at the CHA Everett Hospital Laboratory.

Duties and responsibilities include:

Performs phlebotomy on both adult and pediatric patients.
Performs testing in Chemistry, Hematology and Transfusion Medicine.
Performs and evaluates Quality Controls.
Participates in Proficiency testing.
Troubleshoots basic instrument problems.
Receives and processes a variety of laboratory specimens and utilizes the Meditech computer system for data entry; computerized worksheets and interfaces are used in the performance of testing.
Performs both STAT and Routine testing in an accurate and timely manner.
Assists the manager in the development of new methods and evaluates cost feasibility as required.
Trains new employees in department procedures and policies.
Participates in department meetings.
Works with fellow staff members to analyze workflow processes and conduct QI audits.
On-call coverage responsibilities.

Qualifications/Requirements: Minimum education:

BS/MT required. Registration/certification as MT (ASCP), MLS, AMT, or HEW required at time of hire.

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