Job Description
Job Description
Schedule: Hours are Friday-Tuesday 11pm-7:30am
Job Description
As a Medical Technologist, you will perform blood, urine, and body fluid tests with precision and a deep understanding of the underlying theories. You will study the morphology of blood constituents to gather data essential for diagnosing and treating diseases.
Responsibilities
- Gain experience and develop working knowledge by performing routine procedures utilizing complex instrumentation and manual methods.
- Ensure the accuracy, interpretation, and reporting of results with supervisor review.
- Perform and maintain accurate records of equipment maintenance and quality control.
- Refer problems and unusual results to appropriate personnel.
- Provide clerical and support services as needed, responding to customer needs and requests.
- Participate in proficiency testing of unknowns and internal and external continuing education.
- Engage in continuing education programs related to laboratories.
- Receive acceptable blood specimens, label specimens, log information, and separate specimens for testing.
- Perform automated testing of CBC, platelet, retic and autodiff, body fluid counts, ESR, PT, PTT and Fibrinogen, D-Dimer, and urinalysis.
- Perform spun hematocrits, microscopic urinalysis, WBC, CSF, and body fluid counts, joint fluid testing for crystals, and differential cell counts.
- Consult with supervisory technologist and/or hematologist/pathologist regarding difficult analyses or abnormal findings.
- Record test results and operate computer terminals to manage laboratory data.
- Assist supervisory technologist and address hematology-related questions.
- Perform quality control procedures accurately, documenting corrective actions and maintenance logs.
- Follow all safety policies and procedures, notifying supervisors of unsafe conditions, and participating in safety education and competency activities.
Essential Skills
- Proficient in laboratory, medical, and hematology procedures.
- Knowledgeable in clinical laboratory practices and medical technology.
- Eligible for ASCP certification.
- Strong pipetting skills and familiarity with laboratory math and calculations.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in Medical Technology or Clinical Laboratory Science from an accredited college required.
- ASCP Certified
- Proficient in laboratory, medical, and hematology procedures.
- Knowledgeable in clinical laboratory practices and medical technology.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Boston, MA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $31.00 - $33.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Boston,MA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 21, 2025.
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