Medical Technologist - Blood Bank

Job Description

Welcome To

Welcome to Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, part of Beth Israel Lahey Health. Lahey Hospital & Medical Center is a world-renowned tertiary medical center known for its innovative technology, pioneering medical treatment and leading-edge research. A teaching hospital of Tufts University School of Medicine, the hospital provides quality health care in virtually every specialty and subspecialty, from primary care to cancer diagnosis and treatment to kidney and liver transplantation. It is a national leader in a number of health care areas, including stroke, weight management and lung screenings, among many others. Lahey also helps to advance medicine through research and the education of tomorrow's health care leaders.

About the Job

Position Summary:  Under the general supervision of the Laboratory Manager, independently performs a variety of clinical assays and the associated supporting work for use in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.  Perform start-up, maintenance, and troubleshooting procedures on the instruments and laboratory equipment.  Perform quality control and quality assurance procedures as required.  Report results via computer.  May specialize in areas such as Blood Bank, Chemistry, Hematology, Immunology, Special Chemistry, Microbiology, or Laboratory Support Services.   Special assignments may include training of new employees and teaching Medical Technology students.  Coverage includes rotating weekends and holidays.  Phlebotomy may be required.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities including but are not limited to:

Test Performance

• Verify sample identification, acceptability of sample, and appropriateness of order according to written procedures.
• Handle each specimen according to written procedure and perform follow-up procedures on rejected samples according to protocol.
• Demonstrate ability to prioritize work by completing assignments according to written procedures without excessive waste within established turnaround times.
• Recognize and evaluate unusual or unreasonable results.  Consult with manager or appropriate personnel about abnormal findings, unusual combinations or difficult analyses.
• Record laboratory results (observations/interpretations/calculations) on worksheets, verify results are entered into the laboratory computer system correctly, and report STAT and critical values according to protocol.
• Perform and document required QC/QA procedures according to established protocols.  Interpret results to determine existing or potential out of control situations.  Notify manager and/or QC coordinator.
• Perform surveys by testing, recording, and reporting results accurately.
• Perform scheduled maintenance and required documentation on instruments and equipment.  Notify manager and/or PM coordinator of unresolved problems.
• Assist as appropriate in teaching laboratory techniques to new colleagues and students.

Fiscal Management

• Contribute to department goal of optimization of resources and revenue enhancement.
• Maintain appropriate inventory.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:  Baccalaureate degree including laboratory internship at an institution certified by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS).  Or   Associates degree including laboratory internship at an institution certified by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) with a minimum of ten years full-time experience as a staff medical laboratory technician.

Licensure, Certification, Registration:  Eligible for certification by American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) Board of Registry or the National Certification Agency (NCA) for Medical Laboratory personnel. or by American Medical Technologists (AMT) for Medical Laboratory personnel. 

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:  Knowledge of clinical tests and standards necessary to perform complex tests and accurately report result.

• Analytic ability to perform complex tests, interpret findings, perform calculations, calibrate instruments, etc.
• Ability to identify and evaluate clinical testing problems and to effect corrective action procedures and modifications.
• Ability to concentrate for long periods of time, utilize good judgment, work accurately under pressure and handle stress to meet deadlines.
• Manual dexterity and acuity necessary to prepare specimens, prepare solutions, screen specimens, and operate instrumentation and a computer.
• Interpersonal verbal and written English language skills sufficient to exchange information with physicians and other colleagues.
• Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications.

Experience:  Laboratory internship at an institution certified by NAACLS or  related experience necessary to qualify to take certification exam.  MUST HAVE BLOOD BANK EXPERIENCE.

SHIFT: 40 hours, 1st shift

About Us

Beth Israel Lahey Health is an integrated system providing patients with better care wherever they are. Care informed by world-class research and education. We are doctors and nurses, technicians and social workers, innovators and educators, and so many others. All with a shared vision for what healthcare can and should be. We are committed to attracting, developing and retaining top talent. We strive to create a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities in which we work and serve. With a team approach to care, we encourage learning and growth at all levels and offer competitive salaries and benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.