Lab Technician

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives. Job Type: Regular Scheduled Hours: 40 Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Under the general supervision of the Chemistry Laboratory Manager, independently performs a variety of clinical assays and the associated supporting work for use in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. Perform start-up, maintenance, and troubleshooting procedures on the instruments and laboratory equipment. Perform quality control and quality assurance procedures as required. Report results via computer. Testing methods performed include the disciplines of Immunology, Special Chemistry and high throughput Chemistry. Special assignments may include training of new employees and teaching Medical Technology students. Coverage includes rotating weekends and holidays. Job Description: Minimum Qualifications: Education: Baccalaureate degree with a concentration in science OR an Associate degree including laboratory internship at an institution certified by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS). Licensure, Certification, Registration: Required with Associates degree, must be eligible for certification by American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) Board of Registry or by American Medical Technologists (AMT) for Medical Laboratory personnel. Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: Analytic ability to perform moderately complex tests, interpret findings, perform calculations, calibrate & troubleshoot instruments used. Ability to identify and evaluate clinical testing problems and to effect corrective action procedures and modifications. Manual dexterity and acuity necessary to prepare specimens, screen specimens, prepare solutions, and operate instrumentation and a computer. Ability to concentrate for long periods of time, utilize good judgment, work accurately under pressure and handle stress to met deadlines. Interpersonal verbal and written English language skills sufficient to exchange information with physicians and other colleagues. Work requires the ability to perform venipuncture techniques. Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications. Experience: Preferred but not required. FLSA Status: Non-Exempt As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment.