Medical Technologist – Core Laboratory

UMass Memorial Health

. Perform laboratory tests and report data used in patient diagnosis and treatment .

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

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in performing high-complexity laboratory tests across various disciplines, including Hematology, Chemistry, and Blood Bank, while ensuring compliance with CLIA regulations. Proficient in managing laboratory operations, including inventory management and providing guidance to lower-level staff.

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Bachelor's Degree In Medical TechnologyGeneral Supervisor Under CLIA RegulationsASCP Certification As An MTExperience In High-Complexity TestingKnowledge Of Hematology And Chemistry Protocols

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Hard Skills

Laboratory TestingHematology TestingChemistry TestingBlood Bank ProceduresSpecimen ProcessingQuality ControlCalibrationInventory ManagementComplex TestingTransfusion Preparation

Soft Skills

Guidance And ConsultationTroubleshootingTime Management

Tools & Technologies

AU680 InstrumentAU480 InstrumentAccess2 InstrumentTriage MeterLaboratory Information System (LIS)

Certifications & Qualifications

ASCP Certification

Industry Keywords

CLIA RegulationsHigh-Complexity TestingFIFO PracticesSpecimen Collection ManualTurnaround Times

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform laboratory tests and report data used in patient diagnosis and treatment
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 follow-up action on questionable results
Process specimens according to the Specimen Collection manual
Operate and maintain laboratory instrumentation and complete maintenance, temperature, and other logs
Perform shift start-up procedures, quality control, calibrations, and instrument checks
Maintain adequate supplies and reagents; restock work benches and manage inventory using FIFO practices
Perform testing across Blood Bank, Chemistry, Hematology, Immunology, and Microbiology as assigned
Perform complex testing and prepare component blood products for transfusion
Provide guidance and consultation to lower-level technologists, technicians, and others
Process blood donor specimens for outside shipment and testing
Send specimens and blood products between campuses and sites using appropriate packaging and transport methods
Troubleshoot testing process discrepancies
Rotate to the Marlboro Campus Lab–Medical Center
Travel between Marlborough and Nashoba/Groton as scheduled 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
Bachelor’s degree in chemical, biological, or clinical laboratory sciences or medical technology from an accredited institution plus 1 year of laboratory training or experience in high-complexity testing; alternatively, an associate degree in laboratory science or MLT from an accredited institution plus at least 2 years of laboratory training/experience in high-complexity testing
Ability to perform low, moderate and/or high complexity testing
ASCP certification as an MT is preferred
LIS experience is a plus
Ability to perform testing and assignments within established turnaround times and deadlines
Knowledge of Hematology, Chemistry, and Blood Bank protocols
Ability to prepare component blood products for transfusion
Ability to provide guidance on complex or unusual test results and standard Blood Bank procedures
Ability to process and ship blood donor specimens and blood products using appropriate packaging and transport methods
Ability to manage inventory using FIFO practices
Ability to travel between Marlborough and Nashoba/Groton as scheduled
Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, equivalent education and experience may be substituted

Benefits

Comp & perks

Signing bonus may be available, subject to eligibility
Compensation for part-time or reduced schedules prorated based on scheduled weekly hours
Equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer