Medical Technologist, Core Laboratory

UMass Memorial Health

. Perform laboratory tests and report data used in 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, chemistry, and blood bank protocols, while ensuring compliance with CLIA regulations. Proficient in equipment maintenance, quality control, and providing guidance to lower-level staff.

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Hematology TestingChemistry TestingCLIA Regulations ComplianceASCP CertificationLaboratory Equipment Maintenance

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Hard Skills

Hematology TestingChemistry I TestingChemistry II TestingCoagulation TestingUrinalysis TestingMicrobiology TestingImmunology TestingBlood Bank ProtocolsSpecimen ProcessingQuality Control Procedures

Soft Skills

Guidance and ConsultationTroubleshootingInventory Management

Tools & Technologies

AU680AU480Access2Triage InstrumentsLaboratory Information System (LIS)

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Medical TechnologyASCP Certification as an MT

Industry Keywords

High-Complexity TestingTemperature RecordsMaintenance LogsFIFO PracticesSpecimen Collection Manual

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform laboratory tests and report data used in diagnosis and treatment of patients
Perform hematology testing, including coagulation, urinalysis, rapid strep, Sofia flu, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Legionella antigen, wet prep, qualitative HCG, and occult blood testing
Perform Chemistry I and Chemistry II testing using AU680, AU480, Access2, and Triage instruments
Ensure test results correlate properly and take follow-up action for questionable results
Maintain equipment, instrumentation, supplies, reagents, temperature records, maintenance logs, and quality-control documentation
Process specimens according to the Specimen Collection manual
Perform start-up procedures, calibrations, instrument checks, and routine quality control
Troubleshoot testing process discrepancies
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, technicians, and others
Process donor specimens and transport specimens and blood products between campuses and sites
Monitor and manage inventory using FIFO practices
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
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; or associate degree in laboratory science or MLT from an accredited institution plus at least 2 years of laboratory training/experience in high-complexity testing
Perform 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, blood bank, coagulation, urinalysis, microbiology, immunology, and related laboratory testing
Ability to travel between Marlborough and Nashoba/Groton as scheduled
Ability to work the stated evening schedule, weekends, holidays, and required on-call shifts

Benefits

Comp & perks

Potential signing bonus, subject to eligibility
Full-time schedule of 40 hours per week
Union representation through SHARE Marlborough