Medical Lab Technician – Hematology (Days) Position Available In Suffolk, Massachusetts

Medical Lab Technician – Hematology (Days) Boston Medical Center – 3.8

Boston, MA Job Details Full-time Estimated:

$53.2K – $79.9K a year 21 hours ago Qualifications Biology Blood sampling Medical Technology Medical Technologist Clinical Laboratory Scientist License Venipuncture English Associate’s degree Entry level FDA regulations Full Job Description Boston Medical Center (BMC) is more than a hospital. It´s a network of support and care that touches the lives of hundreds of thousands of people in need each year. It is the largest and busiest provider of trauma and emergency services in New England. Emphasizing community-based care, BMC is committed to providing consistently excellent and accessible health services to all—and is the largest safety-net hospital in New England. The hospital is also the primary teaching affiliate of the nationally ranked Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) and a founding partner of Boston HealthNet – an integrated health care delivery systems that includes many community health centers. Join BMC today and help us achieve our Vision 2030 which is a long-term goal to make Boston the healthiest urban population in the world.

Position:

Medical Lab Technician Department:

Labs-Hematology Schedule:

Days/Rotating Weekends and Holidays

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the general direction of the Manager of Hematology, provides ancillary support for clinical activities by performance and appropriate interpretation of moderate and high complexity clinical laboratory tests as defined under

CLIA ’88.

May also perform phlebotomy or therapeutic procedures.

JOB REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION

Requires an Associates degree from an accredited university or college in Medical Technology or Clinical Laboratory Science or an Associate’s degree in an applied science (Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry) with sufficient coursework as defined by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act of 1988 (CLIA 88).

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED

Preferred:

Certification by American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or National Credentialing Agency (NCA) or equivalent agency as a Medical Technologist, Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Laboratory Technician, or specialty certification. Equivalent agency is defined as an agency that requires a degree in science from an accredited college or university with successful completion of an examination for certification. Such agencies include but are not limited to ASCP, NCA, American Medical Technologists (AMT), American Association of Bioanalysts (AAB), Health Education and Welfare (HEW), and American Society of Microbiologists (AMT).

EXPERIENCE

0 -1 years experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Knowledge of clinical tests and standards necessary to perform moderately complex tests as defined under CLIA 88 and ability to accurately report results. Analytic abilities to perform moderately complex testing, to perform limited instrument calibrations, calculations, etc. Ability to maintain compliance with all regulatory agency (e.g.

JCAHO, CAP, FDA, AABB

) requirements. Manual/visual dexterity necessary to prepare specimens, prepare solutions, screen specimens and operate a computer software system. Requires interpersonal and English verbal and written language skills sufficient to exchange information with physicians, interact with other technologists and so forth. Ability to perform venipuncture techniques.

Note:

If the MLT has been performing high complexity testing at Boston Medical Center or one of its antecedent institutions prior to 7/1/96, such individuals may continue to perform high complexity testing with accompanying supervisory review within 24 hours. Such MLTs may not perform new high complexity methodologies and procedures not previously performed. As regulatory guidelines are updated, assigned duties and responsibilities will be modified to assure regulatory compliance. LABBMC Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans According to the FTC, there has been a rise in employment offer scams. Our current job openings are listed on our website and applications are received only through our website. We do not ask or require downloads of any applications, or “apps” job offers are not extended over text messages or social media platforms. We do not ask individuals to purchase equipment for or prior to employment.