Medical Technologist I, Molecular, 20hr, Day at UMass Memorial Health – Worcester, Massachusetts

Position Title: Medical Technologist I, Molecular, 20hr, Day

Location: Worcester, MA

Time Type: Part time

Remote Type: On-site (100% Onsite)

Job Category: Allied Health

Job Family: Lab

Job Type: Regular

Req ID: R26100770

Description:

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Exemption Status:
Non-Exempt

Hiring Range:
$28.20 - $48.06
Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule Details:
Monday through Friday, Saturday

Scheduled Hours:
9am-1pm, 20hrs/week, Day

Shift:
1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours:
20

Cost Center:
10020 - 3392 Molecular Diagnostics

Union:
SHARE (State Healthcare and Research Employees)

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 20,000 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.

Performs and interprets various chemical, microscopic, and/or bacteriologic tests to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.

Major Responsibilities:

• Follows established protocols to perform a wide range of test in an assigned area. Refers to Medical Technologist II’s or supervisory or lead staff members for assistance in the interpretation of complex or unusual test results.
• Ensures that test results meet requirements of the laboratory quality control program.
• 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.
• Ensures preventative maintenance for equipment in assigned area. Performs routine troubleshooting, repair, and modification of a wide range of complex equipment and instrumentation.
• Maintains accurate records of tests performed, using computer-based systems.

Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:
Required:

• Associates degree from a clinical lab science program (MLT).

-OR-

• Bachelor’s Degree in sciences.
• Degree and course work in the sciences must meet the requirements for high complexity testing as defined CLIA Sec. 493.1487 to qualify for hiring.

Preferred:

• ASCP certification as an MLT /MT

Preferred Skills : Hands-on experience in molecular biology techniques such as nucleic acid sample preparation, PCR, gel electrophoresis, DNA sequencing, allele specific PCR, Real time PCR, FISH testing, and next generation sequencing. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical data/reports. Independently perform clinical runs, analyze data, and prepare technical reports according to standard operating procedures. Accurately and comprehensively document all experimental details. Organize samples/specimens, maintain inventory, and update specimen database

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.

About Us:

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver. No matter their responsibilities or title, every employee or "caregiver" fills an important role for our patients and their families every day. Who is a caregiver? It's not just the person who delivers the care. It's all the people who make it work ... and make it better. Caregivers give everything that helps patients heal, from expertise to extra attention. They give clean, comfortable rooms. Fast, accurate answers. And an easier, less stressful experience. They give warm, reassuring smiles, and helping hands. We are more than 16,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, our community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.