Medical Lab Tech

UMass Memorial Health

. Perform routine and complex laboratory tests of all CLIA-defined complexity levels .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeLeominster • Massachusetts • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $24 - $51 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in performing complex laboratory tests across various disciplines, including Blood Bank, Chemistry, Hematology, Immunology, and Microbiology, while adhering to quality control and regulatory standards. Capable of maintaining laboratory equipment, ensuring specimen integrity, and providing accurate test results to support clinical decision-making.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor’s Degree in Medical TechnologyMT (ASCP) CertificationClinical Laboratory ExperienceQuality Control ComplianceLaboratory Equipment Maintenance

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Hard Skills

Laboratory TestingSpecimen ProcessingQuality Improvement PracticesPreventative MaintenanceTroubleshooting Laboratory EquipmentClinical Laboratory ProceduresDocumentation for TJC, CAP, AABBCalibration of InstrumentsData AnalysisMedical Technology Principles

Soft Skills

Ability to Work Under StressConstructive Feedback AcceptanceCoordination and PrecisionTeam OrientationCommunication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

MT (ASCP) Certification

Industry Keywords

CLIAMedicareMedicaidLaboratory RegulationsHealth and Safety Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform routine and complex laboratory tests of all CLIA-defined complexity levels
Provide physicians with rapid and accurate laboratory test results
Work across major laboratory areas or specialize in Blood Bank, Chemistry, Hematology, Immunology, or Microbiology
Assess specimen acceptability and maintain specimen integrity throughout testing
Set up, operate, clean, calibrate, troubleshoot, repair, and modify laboratory equipment and instrumentation
Perform preventative maintenance and document maintenance procedures
Adhere to quality control policies and procedures
Verify unusual, unexpected, critical, and life-threatening test results and notify appropriate clinical personnel
Resolve and document procedural problems and report unusual or recurring issues
Maintain records and documentation for TJC, CAP, AABB, Medicare, Medicaid, and hospital laboratory regulations
Orient and instruct new employees and students
Perform charge technologist duties when the supervisor is absent
Assist with departmental and laboratory-wide inspections
Obtain and process patient specimens using established techniques
Assist in developing new medical laboratory procedures and techniques
Maintain sufficient inventory of materials, supplies, and equipment
Attend required meetings, conferences, and seminars
Apply quality improvement practices and comply with health and safety requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in a chemical, physical, biological, clinical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution
Professional knowledge of medical technology principles, theory, and methodology sufficient to perform clinical laboratory procedures
Ability to endure periods of heavy workload and stress
Ability to accept constructive feedback and initiate appropriate actions to correct situations
Ability to coordinate eyes and hands to fingers rapidly and accurately in making precise movements with speed
MT (ASCP) certification preferred
Minimum one (1) year of clinical laboratory experience preferred
Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted where certification, licensure, or registration is not required
Ability to work Sunday through Saturday, 2:30 pm–11 pm, including every other weekend
Ability to work on-site 100%
Ability to perform required physical and environmental duties, including precise vision, hearing, motor skills, color vision, standing, walking, climbing, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds

Benefits

Comp & perks

Potential signing bonus, subject to eligibility
Equal opportunity and affirmative action employment practices