Medical Laboratory Technologist II
Company: Beth Israel Lahey Health
Location: Boston
Posted on: May 8, 2024
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Job Description:
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a
job, you're making a difference in people's lives.
Job Type:
Regular
Scheduled Hours:
40
Work Shift:
Night (United States of America)
Job Summary: Performs tests, confirms accuracy of results and
reports laboratory findings to the Pathologists and other
Clinicians.
This position is eligible for a sign on bonus up to $7,000 and is
paid in two payouts.
Job Description:
Essential Responsibilities:
Prepares specimens for examination. Performs complex chemical,
biological, hematological, immunologic, microscopic, and/or
bacteriological tests according to established laboratory
procedures. Uses automated equipment and instruments capable of
performing tests simultaneously.
Performs and documents start-up, quality control, calibration,
preventative maintenance and troubleshooting procedures on
instruments and laboratory equipment per established laboratory
protocols. Assists with inventory management to maintain adequate
supplies for patient testing.
Performs routine testing, preparing of specimens, and evaluation of
test results. Evaluates QC and calibration results for
acceptability following established laboratory policies before
reporting patient results.
Ensures accuracy of test results. Evaluates test results, enters
test results into the LIS and reports critical/urgent test results
to providers according to established laboratory policies. Reviews
own work to ensure that all work products are accurate, consistent
with standards, and produced in a timely manner
Participates in mandatory and voluntary continuing education to
stay current with developments in the field of laboratory medicine.
Completes all required competency assessments including the running
and resulting of proficiency testing samples. Participates in QA/QI
projects.
Participates in the evaluation of new methods, procedures and
instruments and in the development of technical standard operating
procedures under the direction of the laboratory leadership.
Adheres to all established laboratory safety and infection control
policies and procedures. Follows all OSHA guidelines.
Answers basic client questions and inquiries. Asks for assistance
from co-workers, Team Leads, and Supervisor to ensure client
questions and inquires have been satisfactorily answered.
Assist in the training of staff and demonstrates ability to juggle
multiple priorities.
Required Education: Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science
/ Medical Technology or Biological Science required.
Preferred Education: None.
Required Work Experience: Experience not required but
preferred.
License/Registration/Certification: ASCP certified generalist or
categorical Technologist or equivalent accreditation or letter of
Technologist eligibility from ASCP required.
Non-certified applicants must successfully acquire certification
within 12 months of hire or promotion.
Other: Experience with computers required, including web based
applications and Microsoft applications.
Competencies:
Decision Making: Ability to make decisions that are guided by
general instructions and practices requiring some interpretation.
May make recommendations for solving problems of moderate
complexity and importance.
Problem Solving: Ability to address problems that are varied,
requiring analysis or interpretation of the situation using direct
observation, knowledge and skills based on general precedents.
Independence of Action: Ability to follow precedents and
procedures. May set priorities and organize work within general
guidelines. Seeks assistance when confronted with difficult and/or
unpredictable situations. Work progress is monitored by
supervisor/manager.
Written Communications: Ability to communicate clearly and
effectively in written English with internal and external
customers.
Oral Communications: Ability to comprehend and converse in English
to communicate effectively with medical center staff, patients,
families and external customers.
Knowledge: Ability to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of concepts,
practices and policies with the ability to use them in complex
varied situations.
Team Work: Ability to work collaboratively in small teams to
improve the operations of immediate work group by offering ideas,
identifying issues, and respecting team members.
Customer Service: Ability to provide a high level of customer
service and staff training to meet customer service standards and
expectations for the assigned unit(s). Resolves service issues in
the assigned unit(s) in a timely and respectful manner.
Physical Nature of the Job:
Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently to move
objects. Some elements of the job are sedentary, but the employee
will be required to stand for periods of time or move through out
the hospital campus
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do
everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our
colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires
that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19
as a condition of employment. Learn more
(https://www.bilh.org/newsroom/bilh-to-require-covid-19-influenza-vaccines-for-all-clinicians-staff-by-oct-31)
about this requirement.
More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors,
technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a
difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make
us even stronger.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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