Medical Technologist - Microbiology jobs in Massachusetts

• Employment Type: Per Diem
• Shift: Rotating
• Location: Boston, MA

With minimal or no supervision, this position performs routine and non-routine laboratory high complexity laboratory testing. Analyzes, records, and reports test results, conducts quality control when appropriate, and maintains equipment in working order.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs routine and non-routine laboratory tests including CLIA highly complex testing.
• Records and reviews results to determine if additional testing is required and performs those tests as needed.
• Performs troubleshooting of instruments, takes and records corrective action. Problems requiring advanced technical knowledge are referred to a higher level.
• Participates in inter/intra laboratory committees, such as safety committee.
• May orient and train new employees, students, and residents as needed.
• Under direction of the Manager, may complete competency assessment of peers.
• May cover the duties of a senior medical technologist when assigned by the manager.
• May assist in the set up of new procedures, modification of existing procedures, update of procedure manuals, and evaluation of new products.
• May perform administrative functions such as purchasing or inventory control.
• Relays test results and/or reports to physicians or others authorized to receive them. Discusses findings with physicians when necessary.
• Attends mandatory annual training sessions in standard precautions, fire safety, chemical hygiene, and laboratory compliance.
• Performs all functions that are required for the laboratory to meet the standards specified by accrediting agencies such as The Joint Commission (TJC) and CAP with respect to: written technical and administrative procedures and policies covering test methodologies, operation and maintenance of instruments and equipment, quality control of testing and reporting, specimen collection and handling, plant maintenance, personnel policies, safety, and quality assurance.
• Performs other similar and job related duties as required or directed.

JOB KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Must have the ability to operate sophisticated and technical equipment and perform tests requiring analytical and interpretive skills with a high degree of accuracy.
• Must have interpersonal skills necessary to interact with peers, physicians, nurses, medical students, and fellows.
• Must be able to work accurately and effectively under pressure.

EDUCATION:

• Level of knowledge obtained through a Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology. Alternatively a Bachelors Degree in a related field; with certification in one of the various Clinical Laboratory disciplines or one year of satisfactory work experience in an accredited clinical laboratory is also acceptable.
• ASCP or NCA certification preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• An equivalent combination of education and experience, which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed above, may be substituted for the above education and experience requirements.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Regular exposure to body fluids and other infectious material, toxic and hazardous substances, and disagreeable odors.
• Subject to the stress of working under time pressure to meet production schedules.
• Work may cause visual fatigue due to close examination of large numbers of specimens or CRT use.
• Patient contact, and the risk of puncture wounds with blood-contaminated needles when performing phlebotomy.

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

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. Tufts Medical Center 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 Tufts Medical Center, all employees and new hires must have received their complete dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, unless they have been granted an exemption.