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I. GENERAL SUMMARY:

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With minimal or no supervision, this position performs routine and non-routine laboratory high complexity laboratory testing. Analyzes, records, and reports test results, conducts quality control when appropriate, and maintains equipment in working order.

II. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• May orient and train new employees, students, and residents as needed.
• Performs routine and non-routine laboratory tests including CLIA highly complex testing.
• Performs troubleshooting of instruments, takes and records corrective action. Problems requiring advanced technical knowledge are referred to a higher level.
• Records and reviews results to determine if additional testing is required and performs those tests as needed.
• May cover the duties of a senior medical technologist when assigned by the manager.
• May perform administrative functions such as purchasing or inventory control.
• May assist in the set up of new procedures, modification of existing procedures, update of procedure manuals, and evaluation of new products.
• Participates in inter/intra laboratory committees, such as safety committee.
• Performs other similar and job-related duties as required or directed.
• Attends mandatory annual training sessions in standard precautions, fire safety, chemical hygiene, and laboratory compliance.
• Under direction of the Manager, may complete competency assessment of peers.
• Relays test results and/or reports to physicians or others authorized to receive them. Discusses findings with physicians when necessary.
• Performs all functions that are required for the laboratory to meet the standards specified by accrediting agencies such as The Joint Commission (TJC) and CAP with respect to: written technical and administrative procedures and policies covering test methodologies, operation and maintenance of instruments and equipment, quality control of testing and reporting, specimen collection and handling, plant maintenance, personnel policies, safety, and quality assurance.

III. JOB REQUIREMENTS:

JOB KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Must have interpersonal skills necessary to interact with peers, physicians, nurses, medical students, and fellows.
• Must have the ability to operate sophisticated and technical equipment and perform tests requiring analytical and interpretive skills with a high degree of accuracy.
• Must be able to work accurately and effectively under pressure.

EDUCATION:

• ASCP or NCA certification preferred.
• Level of knowledge obtained through a Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology. Alternatively a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field; with certification in one of the various Clinical Laboratory disciplines or one year of satisfactory work experience in an accredited clinical laboratory is also acceptable.

EXPERIENCE:

An equivalent combination of education and experience, which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed above, may be substituted for the above education and experience requirements.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Regular exposure to body fluids and other infectious material, toxic and hazardous substances, and disagreeable odors.
• Subject to the stress of working under time pressure to meet production schedules.
• Patient contact, and the risk of puncture wounds with blood-contaminated needles when performing phlebotomy.
• Work may cause visual fatigue due to close examination of large numbers of specimens or CRT use.

Must be able to perform all essential functions of this position with reasonable accommodation if disabled.

Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Care at Home — an expansive home care network, and large integrated physician network. Please note that effective October 1, 2021, as a condition of employment at Tufts Medicine, all employees and new hires must have received their complete dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, unless they have been granted an exemption. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation by emailing us at [email protected].