Medical Technologist

Job Title

At Boston Medical Center, we are committed to improving the health of our communities by delivering exceptional, personalized health care with dignity, compassion and respect. Our continued focus on the patient experience informs our caregivers on how to provide care that is respectful of and responsive to individual patient and family preferences, needs and values. If you are seeking a fast-paced, challenging position in an organization committed to achieving and maintaining a standard of excellence in all we do, our organization may be a good fit for you.

Schedule: 24 HOURS 5:00AM-1:30PM

Position Summary

Performs a variety of routine duties to assist in laboratory processes, such as, performing venipunctures on both inpatient and outpatient population in various areas of the hospital. Performs a variety of functions related to accurate and safe collection and processing of laboratory specimens from patients of all ages. Follows the procedure manual and operates in accordance with the policies of the hospital.

Responsibilities

• Lab Registration
  • Registers and orders specimens received from clients into LIS.
  • Receives, verifies, and enters patient, test, and information into LIS computer system according to policy.
  • Generate barcode labels, label specimens, print outstanding specimen list.
• Specimen Collection
  • Perform phlebotomy on inpatient and outpatient populations using the stated procedural policies.
  • Perform therapeutic phlebotomies.
  • Monitors workflow using the specimen tracker.
• Specimen Processing/Send-Outs
  • Processes specimens including centrifugation, aliquoting, labeling.
  • Prepares specimens to be sent to referral laboratories; obtains proper detailed information pertaining to sample requirements such as: test codes, appropriate specimen type and volume needed, process and deliver specimens to appropriate department.
  • Package and send specimens to the appropriate Reference Laboratory per specimen requirements.
• Microbiology
  • This job may also include plant specimens on correct media and incubate them properly.
  • Performs assigned duties to ensure, an adequate inventory of supplies for assigned area. Monitors inventory levels and stores equipment and supplies in a neat and orderly manner.
  • Maintains accurate records of processes performed, using manual and computer-based systems.

Job Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience: Graduate of phlebotomy training program preferred
• Certification/Licensure: phlebotomy certification preferred, ASCP certification/eligible preferred
• Software/Hardware: EPIC & SunQuest
• Dexterity sufficient to manipulate instrumentation.
• Ability to read, understand and follow written procedures.
• Ability to communicate adequately with all laboratory clients.
• Basic clerical/data entry skills preferred.
• Excellent client relations skills required.

Compensation Range

$19.29- $28.67

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, and licensure/certifications directly related to position requirements. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), contract increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, earned time cash out, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family wellbeing.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

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