Medical Technologist Or Medical Lab Technician

MelroseWakefield Healthcare is a coordinated system of hospitals, physician practices and community-based services providing care for communities throughout north suburban Boston. We are distinguished by the range of clinical care and services we provide locally for the continuum of care in clinical collaboration with Tufts Medical Center, as well as an affiliation with the Lawrence Memorial. Our focus is simple: a better approach to providing health care, we bring together top-quality primary, emergency and specialty care, locally. Everything you and your family need, right in your neighborhood to be your best healthy.

Sign-on bonus up to $10,000*

Performs a variety of routine and/or complex laboratory tests or procedures in the various laboratory disciplines. Demonstrates knowledge of scientific principles and safe work practices. Displays independent judgement, professionalism and teamwork in the performance of duties. Works as a generalist.

Responsibilities:

• Performs laboratory testing in a safe, accurate and timely manner according to priority status
• Applies knowledge of reference ranges and critical values when interpreting patient results
• Evaluates control sample values e.g. notes trends, shifts, takes appropriate actions when control sample is outside acceptable limits
• Demonstrates proficiency with the laboratory’s LIS Meditech system and basic skills at troubleshooting potential problems

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology (MT/MLT).
• ASCP certification or the equivalent (NCA, HEW) preferred.
• Will consider a new graduate from a Medical Technology program.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

This position is for the Overnight Shift.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES STATEMENT:

Must be able to perform all essential functions of this position with reasonable accommodation if disabled.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. MelroseWakefield Healthcare reserves the right to modify position duties at any time, to reflect process improvements and business necessity.

COVID-19 POLICY:

Please note that effective October 1, 2021, as a condition of employment at MelroseWakefield, all employees and new hires must have received their complete dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, unless they have been granted an exemption.