Medical Technologist II 40Hr, Nights

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Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

Schedule Details:

Holidays

• Every Other Holiday, Sunday through Saturday, Weekends

• Every Third Weekend

Scheduled Hours:

11p-7a

Shift:

3 - Night Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours:

40

Cost Center:

10020 - 3192 Core Chemistry

Union:

UFCW (United Food and Commercial Workers)

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Everyone Is a Caregiver

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver - regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve.

We are more than 16,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

I. Major Responsibilities:

1.Follows established protocols to perform various tests, including the most complex, for an assigned area. Provides guidance and consultation to Medical Technologist I's and Medical Lab. Technicians in the interpretation of complex or unusual test results.

2.Interprets and correlates clinical test results with patient history, diagnosis, and clinical condition in order to explain test results (normal/abnormal) so that appropriate action can be taken.

3.Troubleshoots testing process discrepancies.

4.Assists in development new test and quality procedures for assigned area.

5.Ensures that test results meet requirements of the laboratory quality control program.

6.Ensures preventative maintenance for equipment in assigned area. Performs moderately complex troubleshooting, repair, and modification of a wide range of complex equipment and instrumentation.

7.May assist in the roll-out of new equipment and equipment modifications.

8.Instructs technicians and technologists in the set-up and operation of new equipment and procedures.

9.Ensures compliance with all laboratory quality and safety policies.

10. Instructs students in clinical laboratory operations and procedures.

11. Maintains accurate records of tests performed, using computer-based systems.

Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities:

1.Complies with established departmental policies, procedures and objectives.

2.Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.

3.Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.

4.Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.

5.Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.

6.Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.

7.Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.

All responsibilities are essential job functions.

II. Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:

Required:

1.Bachelor's degree or successful completion of an accredited four-year school of Medical Technology.

Preferred:

1.ASCP certification as an MT is preferred.

Experience/Skills:

Required:

1.Three years of related experience.

Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.

Department-specific competencies and their measurements will be developed and maintained in the individual departments. The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description. Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.

III. Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:

Work is considered sedentary. Position requires work indoors in a normal office environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We're striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health - for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are:

Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.