Medical Technologist
Groton, Massachusetts
UMass Memorial Medical Center

Medical Technologist (Laboratory)

Location: Groton, Massachusetts Employment Type: Travel/Contract Contract Length: 13 weeks

Schedule

• Shift: Night (5x8 hours), 23:00 to 7:30
• Scheduled Hours: As needed, mixed shifts, 11:00 to 7:30 am
• Hours: 8 per day, 40 per week
• Holidays: Every third holiday
• Weekends: Saturday and Sunday
• On Call: Required, Sunday through Saturday

Role Overview

Works with considerable independence to perform and interpret chemical, microscopic, and/or bacteriologic tests to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. Fully proficient in the use of all equipment and procedures for an assigned area.

Major Responsibilities:

• 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 on complex or unusual test results.
• Interprets and correlates test results with patient history, diagnosis, and clinical condition so appropriate action can be taken.
• Troubleshoots testing process discrepancies and assists in developing new test and quality procedures.
• Ensures test results meet laboratory quality control requirements and compliance with all laboratory quality and safety policies.
• Ensures preventative maintenance for equipment in the assigned area and performs moderately complex troubleshooting, repair, and modification of complex equipment.
• May assist in rolling out new equipment and instructs technicians and technologists in its setup and operation.
• Instructs students in clinical laboratory operations and procedures.
• Maintains accurate records of tests performed using computer-based systems.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or completion of a four-year Medical Technology program
• Three years of experience as a Medical Technologist
• Medical Technologist experience within the last year

Preferred Qualifications

• ASCP certification as an MT

Travel and Float

• Travel between facilities as scheduled to provide operational, administrative, or departmental support.
• Float requirements apply only to newly hired staff at the facility.

Compliance and Health Requirements

• Background: 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start for all counties lived or worked, including SSN trace, national criminal search, OIG/SAM checks, and highest completed education verification. Annual update required for Aya Direct candidates.
• Massachusetts iCORI clearance (attestation): Required within 30 days prior to start.
• Massachusetts Nurse Aide Registry Search: Required for all candidates in Massachusetts per state requirement.
• Valid driver's license or state ID: Required.
• National tech certification verification: Required within 30 days of start.
• Color blind testing: Required within one year of start, passing score 100%. Candidates scoring below 100% must be evaluated by an ophthalmologist.
• Physical exam: Required within 12 months of start, including a physician statement of fitness to work without restrictions, signed by an MD, DO, NP, or PA.
• TB screening: Two PPDs (one within 90 days and one within a year), or a QuantiFERON or T-Spot within 90 days. A TB questionnaire is required for all candidates regardless of results.
• Immunizations: Documentation of vaccination or declination for Tdap, measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis B, varicella, COVID-19, and seasonal flu. Declinations are not accepted for pediatric, maternity, or NICU assignments for MMR, Tdap, and varicella.
• Drug testing: Required within 30 days of start, with a full panel including amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cocaine, methaqualone, opiates, phencyclidine, methadone, propoxyphene, fentanyl, and oxycodone.
• Application and references: Application must cover 7 years of employment with explanations for gaps over 30 days. Two references within three years of start are required.
• Skills checklist: Required prior to start and updated annually as applicable.