Medical Technologist, Core Laboratory

UMass Memorial Health

. Perform laboratory tests and report data used in the diagnosis and treatment of patients .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeGroton • Massachusetts • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $31 - $52 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in performing high-complexity laboratory tests, including Hematology and Chemistry testing, while ensuring compliance with CLIA regulations. Proficient in operating laboratory instruments and maintaining quality control standards to deliver accurate and timely test results.

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Hematology TestingChemistry TestingCLIA ComplianceASCP CertificationLaboratory Instrumentation

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Hard Skills

Hematology II TestingChemistry I TestingCoagulation TestingUrinalysis TestingMicrobiology TestingImmunology TestingBlood Bank TestingQuality ControlSpecimen ProcessingHigh-Complexity Testing

Soft Skills

Guidance and ConsultationTroubleshooting

Tools & Technologies

AU680AU480Access2Triage MeterLaboratory Information System (LIS)

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Medical TechnologyASCP Certification as an MT

Industry Keywords

Specimen CollectionTurnaround TimesFIFO PracticesComplex Testing ProtocolsTransport Methods

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform laboratory tests and report data used in the diagnosis and treatment of patients
Perform Hematology II testing, including coagulation, urinalysis, rapid strep, Sofia flu, Strep. Pneumoniae, Legionella Ag, wet prep, qualitative HCG and occult blood testing
Perform Chemistry I testing using AU680, AU480 and Access2 instruments
Perform Chemistry II testing using the Triage meter; create manifests and site batches for send-out testing
Correlate test results and take appropriate follow-up action for questionable results
Process specimens according to the Specimen Collection manual
Operate and maintain laboratory instrumentation
Complete maintenance, temperature and other required logs
Perform shift start-up procedures
Conduct quality control, calibrations and instrument checks
Maintain equipment, supplies, reagents and inventory using FIFO practices
Perform testing and work assignments meeting turnaround times and deadlines
Follow Hematology, Chemistry and Blood Bank protocols, including complex testing and preparation of component blood products for transfusion
Provide guidance and consultation to lower-level technologists and technicians regarding complex test results and Blood Bank procedures
Process blood donor specimens for outside shipment and testing
Send specimens and blood products between campuses and sites using appropriate packaging and transport methods
Rotate to the Marlboro Campus Lab-Medical Center
Troubleshoot testing process discrepancies
Travel between Marlborough and Nashoba/Groton to provide operational, administrative or departmental support

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or successful completion of an accredited four-year school of Medical Technology
Three years of related experience
Must qualify as a General Supervisor under CLIA regulations for high-complexity testing under 42 CFR 493.1461
For the bachelor’s-degree pathway: 1 year of laboratory training or experience in high-complexity testing
Alternative pathway: associate degree in laboratory science or MLT from an accredited institution, with at least 2 years of laboratory training/experience in high-complexity testing
Performs low, moderate and/or high complexity testing as required
ASCP certification as an MT is preferred
LIS experience is a plus
Ability to perform hematology, chemistry, coagulation, urinalysis, microbiology, immunology and blood bank testing
Ability to operate AU680, AU480, Access2 and Triage meter instruments
Ability to perform quality control, calibrations, instrument checks and equipment maintenance
Ability to process specimens and blood products using appropriate packaging and transport methods
Ability to travel between Marlborough and Nashoba/Groton as scheduled
Ability to meet established turnaround times and deadlines

Benefits

Comp & perks

Signing bonus may be available, subject to eligibility
Full-time schedule of 40 hours per week
Every other holiday schedule
On-call opportunity/requirement as scheduled