Laboratory Associate jobs at Beth Israel Lahey Health - 33 jobs
Lab Associate
Beth Israel Lahey Health 3.1
Laboratory associate job at Beth Israel Lahey Health
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives. The Laboratory Associate provides services as part of the patient care team. Primary responsibilities involve all aspects of specimen collection including registration, order entry, processing, packaging, preparation and transport of specimens.
Performs age appropriate phlebotomy procedures on neonatal, pediatric, adult and/or geriatric patients.
Assumes responsibility for compliance with all State, Federal, Hospital and Laboratory policies and procedures.
Requires strict adherence to quality control guidelines to ensure the integrity of laboratory specimens and accuracy of results.
Assumes responsibility for supply ordering and inventory control.
Acts as a liaison between customers and the laboratory to ensure customer satisfaction with laboratory services by answering inquiries/resolving problems and relaying results.
May perform Microbiological tasks including, but not limited to: planting of all culture types, preparing slides for staining, and incubating plates/plants at proper temperature.
Requires multi-campus rotation.
Responsible for working weekends, holidays, and for covering other than primary shift, as assigned.
Job Description:Essential Role ResponsibilitiesTechnical Responsibilities; related to specimen handling.
Appropriately prioritizes processing and transport of routine and stat specimens.
Complies with all established guidelines to ensure integrity of all laboratory specimens.
Example: Inverts tubes, refrigeration when necessary, clotting and centrifugation.
Successfully handles multiple tasks and changing priorities.
Complies with all established regulations, policies and procedure regarding packaging and transport.
Clinical Responsibilities; related to specimen identification, collection and labeling.
Properly identifies patient/specimen using established policies.
Performs specimen collection in an accurate and timely manner.
Complies with all established policies regarding specimen labeling.
Clerical Responsibilities; related to processing specimens, computer entry and recordkeeping.
Performs order entry according to established policies in an accurate and timely manner.
Performs registration according to established policies in and accurate manner.
Can perform all appropriate computer functions (print results, reprint labels, standing orders, batching) Maintains accurate, organized and legible written records (temperature logs, add-on, stericycle) Monitors supply inventory and maintains area in neat and organized manner.
Utilizes hospital standards for proper phone etiquette.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE1.
High School graduate or equivalent preferred2.
Successful completion of approved phlebotomy program preferred3.
Completion of Phlebotomy Internship preferred.
4.
1 Year experience preferred.
CERTIFICATION/LICENSEValid State Driver's LicensePhlebotomy Certification Preferred Pay Range: $21.
00 - $28.
26The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time.
Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law.
Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.
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) as a condition of employment.
More than 35,000 people working together.
Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives.
Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
$21-28.3 hourly 31d ago
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Beth Israel Lahey Health 3.1
Laboratory associate job at Beth Israel Lahey Health
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives. MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST (BS & ASCP OR HEW CERT. ) Job Description:Duties/Responsibilities:Perform laboratory tests and quality control procedures in assigned areas.
Departmentalized technicians will have increased technical responsibility in areas of specialization.
Goal for evening grade 16 Technologists: technical expertise on all major instruments.
Also responsible for reporting abnormal results to physicians and floors.
Responsible for organizing and assigning work to technicians within department according to designated priorities and maintaining general efficiency in assigned areas.
Responsible for assessing and reporting acceptable results including results submitted by technicians in assigned departments and evaluation of daily QC results.
Troubleshoot out of control procedures.
Responsible for performance and documentation of routine and periodic maintenance of laboratory instrumentation and equipment.
Troubleshoot malfunctions and keep appropriate records.
Responsible for maintaining inventory sheets in assigned areas.
Report needs to coordinators.
Responsible for reviewing Standard Operating Procedure Manuals periodically.
Write procedures for new tests and edit changes in old procedures as they are implemented.
Test and develop new procedures and products including appropriate statistical evaluation as requested.
Present reports of findings for evaluation by supervisor.
Train and evaluate students and new employees.
Operate computer including all patient data and maintenance and quality control routines.
Perform phlebotomies as requested.
Responsible for data entering own results into computer.
Maintain laboratory work areas in a clean and safe manner.
Attend laboratory meetings.
Attend and participate in in-service education meetings and educational seminars as requested.
Other related duties.
It is understood that this is a summary of key job functions and does not include every detail of the job that may reasonably be required.
Education/Experience Required:B.
S.
in a science related field.
Able to utilize analyzers and computers.
Six months of experience in a laboratory environment.
Registration/Certification:ASCP, HEW, NCA (written).
Physical/Environmental RequirementsThis job requires frequent bending, carrying, pulling, pushing, reaching, standing, stooping, walking, and lifting over 10 lbs.
There will be occasional need for climbing stairs, lifting in excess of 50-100 lbs.
, sitting, constant use of hearing, sight, speech, frequent use of smell and touch, frequent keyboard and telephone use, constant concentration and problem solving.
Pay Range: $31.
00 - $54.
80This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time.
The pay range for this position is established and governed by the terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
Employees hired into this position will receive compensation consistent with the terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
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) as a condition of employment.
More than 35,000 people working together.
Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives.
Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
$31-54.8 hourly 49d ago
Lab Specialist
Beth Israel Lahey Health 3.1
Laboratory associate job at Beth Israel Lahey Health
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives. Under the direct supervision of the Site Manager and the general supervision of the Laboratory Manager independently performs venipuncture and capillary punctures on adult and pediatric patients and is familiar with patient and specimen requirements.
Performs processing of specimens and routes specimens to the appropriate laboratory for analysis.
Performs a variety of clerical duties associated with the operation of the Lahey Health EPIC EHR.
Performs special projects as assigned.
May be required to work at off-site locations as needed.
Acts as a preceptor for new phlebotomy staff as needed or directed by the Site Manager or Laboratory Manager.
Performs laboratory waived testing and quality control.
Responsible for daily documentation to include refrigerator and room temperature.
Minimum Qualifications: Education: High school graduate or equivalent.
Licensure, Certification, Registration: Completion of phlebotomy certification program with externship is preferred but not required.
Additional certification by American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) Board of Registry is preferred but not required.
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: Organized, accurate and detail oriented.
Good interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients and providers.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high volume environment required.
Experience: 1+ years of phlebotomy experience and demonstrated proficiency in the phlebotomy field.
Per-diem/ArlingtonJob Description: Pay Range: $22.
05 - $29.
68The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time.
Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law.
Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.
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) as a condition of employment.
More than 35,000 people working together.
Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives.
Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
$22.1-29.7 hourly 17d ago
Lab Support Assistant, 40hrs Full-Time, 2pm-1030pm
Beth Israel Lahey Health 3.1
Laboratory associate job at Beth Israel Lahey Health
**When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives.** Job Summary: Gathering patient test orders approvals from medical directors of pathology areas and entering results into the computer system.
**Job Description:**
**Essential Responsibilities:**
1. Enters specimen demographics and test orders into the computer. Adds tests, when requested , to the appropriate specimen type. Identifies and labels specimens according to protocol. Packages specimens safely for transport. Appropriately handles specimens upon arrival at the laboratory. Processes both routine and STAT specimens, according to protocol.
2. Processes and aliquots specimens to meet service goals. Stores specimens in the appropriate location and maintains the integrity of the specimens at all times. Retrieves specimens for add on. Identifies, labels and processes specimens for testing, while following all standard operating and safety procedures.
3. Answers the telephone promptly and courteously.
4. Maintains a clean and well-stocked work area.
**Required Qualifications:**
1. High School diploma or GED required .
2. 0-1 years related work experience required.
3. Basic familiarity with computers. Ability to navigate at a basic level within web-based applications.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
1. Laboratory experience.
**Competencies:**
1. **Written Communications:** Ability to read, and write in English in order to understand basic safety instructions and take direction from supervisors; communicate effectively with patients, families and other medical center staff; and respond to basic questions.
2. **Oral Communications:** Ability to understand spoken English in order to follow basic safety instructions and take direction from supervisors; communicate effectively in basic English with patients, families and medical center staff in response to routine questions.
3. **Knowledge:** Ability to demonstrate basic knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures with the ability to use them in routine situations. Specialized knowledge not required.
4. **Team Work:** Ability to interact respectfully with other employees, professional staff and/or external contacts to offer ideas, identify issues, obtain information or deliver services.
5. **Customer Service:** Ability to demonstrate a positive attitude and respond to requests in a timely and respectful manner.
**Physical Nature of the Job:**
Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and or up to 20 pounds of force frequently. Job is physical in nature and employee needs to stand and/or move around through the majority of their shift.
**Pay Range:**
$20.90 - $28.13
The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.
**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) as a condition of employment.**
**More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.**
**Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled**
$20.9-28.1 hourly 4d ago
Lab Support Assistant, 40hrs Full-Time, 2pm-1030pm
Beth Israel Lahey Health 3.1
Laboratory associate job at Beth Israel Lahey Health
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives.Job Summary: Gathering patient test orders approvals from medical directors of pathology areas and entering results into the computer system.
Job Description:Essential Responsibilities: Enters specimen demographics and test orders into the computer. Adds tests, when requested , to the appropriate specimen type. Identifies and labels specimens according to protocol. Packages specimens safely for transport. Appropriately handles specimens upon arrival at the laboratory. Processes both routine and STAT specimens, according to protocol.Processes and aliquots specimens to meet service goals. Stores specimens in the appropriate location and maintains the integrity of the specimens at all times. Retrieves specimens for add on. Identifies, labels and processes specimens for testing, while following all standard operating and safety procedures.Answers the telephone promptly and courteously.Maintains a clean and well-stocked work area.Required Qualifications:High School diploma or GED required .0-1 years related work experience required.Basic familiarity with computers. Ability to navigate at a basic level within web-based applications.Preferred Qualifications:Laboratory experience.Competencies:Written Communications: Ability to read, and write in English in order to understand basic safety instructions and take direction from supervisors; communicate effectively with patients, families and other medical center staff; and respond to basic questions.Oral Communications: Ability to understand spoken English in order to follow basic safety instructions and take direction from supervisors; communicate effectively in basic English with patients, families and medical center staff in response to routine questions.Knowledge: Ability to demonstrate basic knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures with the ability to use them in routine situations. Specialized knowledge not required.Team Work: Ability to interact respectfully with other employees, professional staff and/or external contacts to offer ideas, identify issues, obtain information or deliver services.Customer Service: Ability to demonstrate a positive attitude and respond to requests in a timely and respectful manner.Physical Nature of the Job:Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and or up to 20 pounds of force frequently. Job is physical in nature and employee needs to stand and/or move around through the majority of their shift. Pay Range: $20.90 - $28.13The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.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) as a condition of employment.More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
$20.9-28.1 hourly 3d ago
Medical Lab Scientist 2 - Blood Bank, 32 Hours Evenings
Beth Israel Lahey Health 3.1
Laboratory associate job at Beth Israel Lahey Health
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives. Job Description Under the general supervision of the Laboratory Manager, independentlyperforms a variety of clinical assays and the associated supporting work for use in the diagnosis,treatment, and prevention of disease.
Performs start-up, maintenance, and troubleshooting procedures on instruments and laboratory equipment.
Performs quality control and quality assurance procedures as required.
Reports results via computer.
May specialize in areas such as Blood Bank, Chemistry, Hematology, Immunology, Special Chemistry, Microbiology, or Laboratory Support Services.
Special assignments may include training of new employees and teaching Medical Technology students.
Coverage includes rotating weekends and holidays.
Phlebotomy may be required.
Education: Baccalaureate degree in Medical Technology or Medical Laboratory Science including laboratory internship at an institution certified by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS).
Licensure, Certification, Registration: Eligible for certification by American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) Board of Registry or by American Medical Technologists (AMT) for Medical Laboratory personnel.
Pay Range: $38.
52 - $51.
84The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time.
Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law.
Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.
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) as a condition of employment.
More than 35,000 people working together.
Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives.
Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
$38.5-51.8 hourly 15d ago
Medical Laboratory Scientist 1, 32 Hours, Evenings 3P-1130P
Beth Israel Lahey Health 3.1
Laboratory associate job at Beth Israel Lahey Health
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives. Essential Responsibilities: Prepares specimens for examination. Performs complex chemical, biological, hematological, immunologic, microscopic, and/or bacteriological tests according to established laboratory procedures.
Uses automated equipment and instruments capable of performing tests simultaneously.
Performs and documents start-up, quality control, calibration, preventative maintenance and troubleshooting procedures on instruments and laboratory equipment per established laboratory protocols.
Assists with inventory management to maintain adequate supplies for patient testing.
Performs routine testing, preparing of specimens, and evaluation of test results.
Evaluates QC and calibration results for acceptability following established laboratory policies before reporting patient results.
Ensures accuracy of test results.
Evaluates test results, enters test results into the LIS and reports critical/urgent test results to providers according to established laboratory policies.
Reviews own work to ensure that all work products are accurate, consistent with standards, and produced in a timely manner Participates in mandatory and voluntary continuing education to stay current with developments in the field of laboratory medicine.
Completes all required competency assessments including the running and resulting of proficiency testing samples.
Participates in QA/QI projects.
Participates in the evaluation of new methods, procedures and instruments and in the development of technical standard operating procedures under the direction of the laboratory leadership.
Adheres to all established laboratory safety and infection control policies and procedures.
Follows all OSHA guidelines.
Answers basic client questions and inquiries.
Asks for assistance from co-workers, Team Leads, and Supervisor to ensure client questions and inquires have been satisfactorily answered.
Assist in the training of staff and demonstrates ability to juggle multiple priorities.
Job Description:Minimum Qualifications: Education: Baccalaureate degree with a concentration in science Licensure, Certification, Registration: Not required but certification by American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) Board of Registry or by American Medical Technologists (AMT) for Medical Laboratory personnel preferred.
Once certified, promoted to Medical Lab Scientist 2.
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.
Pay Range: $36.
00 - $48.
45The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time.
Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law.
Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.
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) as a condition of employment.
More than 35,000 people working together.
Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives.
Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
$36-48.5 hourly 15d ago
Medical Lab Scientist 1 (MT), Microbiology, 40hr - Nights
Beth Israel Lahey Health 3.1
Laboratory associate job at Beth Israel Lahey Health
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives. Winchester Hospital, a member of Beth Israel Lahey Health, has a new Medical Technologist opening on our Lab Services Team. Be part of the mission to deliver exceptional personalized care within our Top 10 Massachusetts recognized 229-bed hospital.
Contribute to the Hospital's mission to care, to heal, and to excel in service to our community by performing various clinical laboratory tests as requested in physician orders.
This clinical professional position impacts patient care by performing accurate tests as prescribed by the physician in a timely manner so clinicians receive accurate result expeditiously enabling them to provide the best possible care.
Job Description:QUALIFICATIONSRequired Education: Bachelor's degree in a Biological Science required.
Must meet CLIA requirements to perform high complexity testing, college transcripts may be requested.
Required Licensure/Certification: ASCP registry eligible Pay Range: $36.
00 - $48.
45The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time.
Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law.
Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.
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) as a condition of employment.
More than 35,000 people working together.
Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives.
Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
$36-48.5 hourly 3d ago
Lead Medical Laboratory Technologist, Blood Bank, Full Time Days
Beth Israel Lahey Health 3.1
Laboratory associate job at Beth Israel Lahey Health
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives. Job Summary: Performs and oversees a full range of laboratory tests which range from moderately simple to highly complex testing according to Standard Operating Procedures.
Confirms accuracy of tests results and reports laboratory findings to the Pathologists and other Clinicians.
Job Description:Essential Responsibilities: Serves as a resource for assigned areas of expertise and provides technical support to staff.
Assists in researching new tests, performs instrument evaluations, writes standard operating procedures, and maintains supplies for their areas of expertise.
Resolves technical problems and troubleshoots when test systems are not within established levels of performance.
Oversees periodic review of quality control and instrumentation logs to ensure accuracy of test results.
Provides input into technical decisions, acts as expert for data collection and gathers monthly QC statistics.
Functions as the technical on-call person for the off-shifts.
Demonstrates excellent skills at managing and directing workflow.
Monitors the daily operations and delegation of duties within the lab.
Reallocates resources as needed.
Trains Medical Technologists and Medical Lab Technologists.
Participates in the development of training and competency procedures.
Instructs of residents and fellows.
Serves as liaisons between Lab Support Services and technical departments and provides timely communications and resolution of problems to clients outside the labs.
Provides leadership in the absence of Clinical Managers.
Represents the lab on committees.
Provides input to managers for performance evaluations.
Addresses personnel issues with the Clinical Manager.
Required Education: Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science / Medical Technology or Biological Science required.
Preferred Education: None.
Required Work Experience: 3 years full time experience required for exceptional internal candidates, 5 or more years' experience highly preferred and required by external applicants.
License/Registration/Certification: ASCP certified generalist or categorical Technologist or equivalent accreditation required.
Other: Demonstrates autonomy, capability and capacity to lead multiple projects and assist with staffing needs under the direction of department leadership.
Experience and high proficiency with computers required.
Web based application experience, Microsoft applications including excel experience required.
Preferred Qualifications:Leadership experience.
3-5 years of Supervisory/Management experience.
Competencies:Decision Making: Ability to make decisions that are guided by precedents, policies and objectives.
Regularly makes decisions and recommendations on issues affecting a department or functional area.
Problem Solving: Ability to address problems that are highly varied, complex and often non-recurring, requiring staff input, innovative, creative, and Lean diagnostic techniques to resolve issues.
Independence of Action: Ability to set goals and determines how to accomplish defined results with some guidelines.
Manager/Director provides broad guidance and overall direction.
Written Communications: Ability to summarize and communicate in English moderately complex information in varied written formats to internal and external customers.
Oral Communications: Ability to comprehend and communicate complex verbal information in English to medical center staff, patients, families and external customers.
Knowledge: Ability to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of concepts, practices and policies with the ability to use them in complex varied situations.
Team Work: Ability to act as a team leader for small projects or work groups, creating a collaborative and respectful team environment and improving workflows.
Results may impact the operations of one or more departments.
Customer Service: Ability to provide a high level of customer service and staff training to meet customer service standards and expectations for the assigned unit(s).
Resolves service issues in the assigned unit(s) in a timely and respectful manner.
Physical Nature of the Job:Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently to move objects.
Some elements of the job are sedentary, but the employee will be required to stand for periods of time or move through out the hospital campus Pay Range: $43.
65 - $58.
74The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time.
Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law.
Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.
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) as a condition of employment.
More than 35,000 people working together.
Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives.
Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
$43 hourly 57d ago
EP Lab RT CV Technologist 36 hrs
Beth Israel Lahey Health 3.1
Laboratory associate job at Beth Israel Lahey Health
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives. The BIDMC EP Lab is comprised of 5-6 interventional labs performing more than 3,000 Electrophysiology procedures per year including Cardiac Rythym Management (CRM) and EP/Ablation studies.
We have a cross trained staff to increase efficiency and have a patient & employee focused culture that fosters collaboration and productivity.
Job Description:DO NOT USE; USE BID_A4690 - Interventional Cardiovascular Technologist 2_BIDMC Pay Range: $49.
00 - $72.
81The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time.
Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law.
Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.
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) as a condition of employment.
More than 35,000 people working together.
Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives.
Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
$49 hourly 29d ago
Histology Lab Support Assistant (Nights)
Beth Israel Lahey Health 3.1
Laboratory associate job at Beth Israel Lahey Health
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives. Job Summary: Enters patient test orders and demographic information into the computer system. Shift: Monday-Friday 11p-7:30aJob Description:Essential Responsibilities: Enters specimen demographics and test orders into the computer.
Adds tests, when requested , to the appropriate specimen type.
Identifies and labels specimens according to protocol.
Packages specimens safely for transport.
Appropriately handles specimens upon arrival at the laboratory.
Processes both routine and STAT specimens, according to protocol.
Processes and aliquots specimens to meet service goals.
Stores specimens in the appropriate location and maintains the integrity of the specimens at all times.
Retrieves specimens for add on.
Identifies, labels and processes specimens for testing, while following all standard operating and safety procedures.
Answers the telephone promptly and courteously.
Maintains a clean and well-stocked work area.
Required Qualifications:High School diploma or GED required .
0-1 years related work experience required.
Basic familiarity with computers.
Ability to navigate at a basic level within web-based applications.
Preferred Qualifications:Laboratory experience.
Competencies:Written Communications: Ability to read, and write in English in order to understand basic safety instructions and take direction from supervisors; communicate effectively with patients, families and other medical center staff; and respond to basic questions.
Oral Communications: Ability to understand spoken English in order to follow basic safety instructions and take direction from supervisors; communicate effectively in basic English with patients, families and medical center staff in response to routine questions.
Knowledge: Ability to demonstrate basic knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures with the ability to use them in routine situations.
Specialized knowledge not required.
Team Work: Ability to interact respectfully with other employees, professional staff and/or external contacts to offer ideas, identify issues, obtain information or deliver services.
Customer Service: Ability to demonstrate a positive attitude and respond to requests in a timely and respectful manner.
Physical Nature of the Job:Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and or up to 20 pounds of force frequently.
Job is physical in nature and employee needs to stand and/or move around through the majority of their shift.
Pay Range: $20.
90 - $28.
13The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time.
Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law.
Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.
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) as a condition of employment.
More than 35,000 people working together.
Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives.
Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
$20 hourly 60d+ ago
Medical Lab Scientist; 24hrs/wk- Milton, MA
Beth Israel Lahey Health 3.1
Laboratory associate job at Beth Israel Lahey Health
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives. Beth Israel Deaconess Milton is committed to improving the health of our community by providing exceptional, personalized health care with dignity, compassion and respect for all.
This position is working part-time, 24 hours per week, evening shifts with weekend and holiday rotations.
To accurately, consistently, and efficiently perform pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical activities required for laboratory testing in Coagulation, Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, and/or the Transfusion Service per standard operating procedures for pediatric/adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients in compliance with laboratory, hospital, state, federal, and regulatory agency policies, procedures, and standards.
Job Description:DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESReceive and review requests and specimens for appropriateness and acceptability per policy for the tests/procedures requested.
Reject all unacceptable specimens and document according to policy.
Prioritize work to ensure specimens are processed in a timely fashion.
Perform tests for which there are established procedures and for which competency has been determined to be acceptable.
Analyze test results, interpret abnormal and unusual results (i.
e.
, QC failures, delta failures, questionable results) and notify supervisor appropriately.
Evaluate/verify results according to established protocol prior to result release.
Investigate, prior to release, any unexpected results.
Report all critical and STAT values immediately to appropriate patient care personnel and document according to policy.
Maintain section supplies and equipment.
Assist supervisor to ensure adequate volumes of supplies.
Receive, prepare and determine suitability of reagents in accordance to procedure.
Assist the supervisor in adhering to budget by monitoring the use of supplies, materials, reagents, etc.
and report wasteful conditions to supervisor.
Maintain equipment to ensure that it is functional per operating procedures.
Troubleshoot problems.
Maintain appropriate section logs.
Train/educate new staff on section procedures under the direction of the supervisor.
Maintain competencies (position specific and hospital-wide) required for the specific patient population served.
Comply with established policies and procedures, professional standards and practices and requirements of accreditation and regulatory agencies.
Take appropriate action to resolve incidents of non-compliance.
Document per policy.
Perform phlebotomy as needed to ensure timely provision of laboratory services to patients >Answer telephone according to Laboratory policy, take and relay messages accurately to the appropriate person.
Assist callers with questions either answering their questions or directing them to the appropriate resource.
Communicate to next shift significant events/information and/or pending testing.
FAX results in accordance with Laboratory and Hospital policy.
Maintain professional growth and development through seminars, in-services, workshops, outside conferences, additional courses, and/or professional affiliations.
Participate in in-service education activities.
Assist with local, state, federal, and regulatory agency compliance and preparedness activities, >Perform job functions in a manner that promotes the safety and health of Milton Hospital co-workers, patients, and visitors in Milton Hospital.
Perform all duties in accordance with safety and other laws, rules, and regulations set forth by appropriate regulatory and government agencies and in accordance with established department and hospital policies and procedures.
May be required to perform similar or related duties as may be necessary on an emergency basis or as designated by the department manager or supervisor.
All job functions are subject to change at the discretion of the Hospital Administration.
May be required to work off-shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime and on-call as is necessary to maintain laboratory services to the hospital.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSLicenses or Certificates: Nationally recognized certification such as American Society for ClinicalLaboratory Professionals (ASCP) as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLD or Nation Creditialing Agency for Laboratory Professionals (NCA) as a Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT) or equivalent preferred.
Verified by primary source.
Education, vocational training and experience: Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Science or qualified as a technician per 42 CFR 93.
1489b Verified by primary source.
At least 2 years prior experience as a laboratory technician in a similar environment.
Skills and abilities:Perform basic laboratory procedures.
Consistently follow standardized procedures.
Organize work to meet established deadlines.
Understand method principles.
Do intermediate math.
Interpret results as to accuracy, acceptability, and critical limits.
Exercise independent judgment within boundaries of knowledge and skills.
Reason analytically and independently act on the decision within boundaries of knowledge and skills.
Communicate effectively and be clearly understood by telephone and in person.
Possess above average customer service skills.
Accurately and completely document according to policy and procedure.
Write legibly.
Possess basic computer skills.
Perform tasks over long periods of time with sufficient endurance.
Interact and provide care appropriate to the population of the patients served.
Maneuver throughout the hospital.
Teach/train others with successful outcomes, Proficiency or productivity standards:Maintains departmental competency.
Pay Range: $36.
00 - $48.
45The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time.
Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law.
Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.
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) as a condition of employment.
More than 35,000 people working together.
Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives.
Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
$36 hourly 17d ago
Medical Technologist, Hematology Laboratory
Beth Israel Lahey Health 3.1
Laboratory associate job at Beth Israel Lahey Health
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives. Under the general supervision of the Hematology 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.
Responsibilities include Hematology and Coagulation.
May specialize in Flow Cytometry and Point of Care Testing.
Special assignments may include training new employees and teaching Medical Technology students.
Coverage includes rotating weekends and holidays.
Job Description:Essential Duties & Responsibilities including but are not limited to:Test PerformanceVerify sample identification, acceptability of sample, and appropriateness of order according to written procedures.
Handle each specimen according to written procedure and perform follow-up procedures on rejected samples according to protocol.
Demonstrate ability to prioritize work by completing assignments according to written procedures without excessive waste within established turnaround times.
Recognize and evaluate unusual or unreasonable results.
Consult with manager or appropriate personnel about abnormal findings, unusual combinations or difficult analyses.
Record laboratory results (observations/interpretations/calculations) on worksheets, verify results are entered into the laboratory computer system correctly, and report STAT and critical values according to protocol.
Perform and document required QC/QA procedures according to established protocols.
Interpret results to determine existing or potential out of control situations.
Notify manager and/or QC coordinator.
Perform surveys by testing, recording, and reporting results accurately.
Perform scheduled maintenance and required documentation on instruments and equipment.
Notify manager and/or PM coordinator of unresolved problems.
Assist as appropriate in teaching laboratory techniques to new colleagues and students.
Fiscal ManagementContribute to department goal of optimization of resources and revenue enhancement.
Maintain appropriate inventory.
Minimum Qualifications: Education: Baccalaureate degree with a concentration in science Licensure, Certification, Registration: Not required but certification by American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) Board of Registry or by American Medical Technologists (AMT) for Medical Laboratory personnel preferred.
Once certified, promoted to Medical Lab Scientist 2.
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.
Pay Range: $36.
00 - $48.
45The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time.
Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law.
Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.
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) as a condition of employment.
More than 35,000 people working together.
Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives.
Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
$36 hourly 29d ago
Medical Laboratory Technician; Per Diem- Milton, MA
Beth Israel Lahey Health 3.1
Laboratory associate job at Beth Israel Lahey Health
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives. To accurately, consistently, and efficiently perform pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical activities required for laboratory testing in Coagulation, Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, and/or the Transfusion Service per standard operating procedures for pediatric/adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients in compliance with laboratory, hospital, state, federal, and regulatory agency policies, procedures, and standards.
Job Description:DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESReceive and review requests and specimens for appropriateness and acceptability per policy for the tests/procedures requested.
Reject all unacceptable specimens and document according to policy.
Prioritize work to ensure specimens are processed in a timely fashion.
Perform tests for which there are established procedures and for which competency has been determined to be acceptable.
Analyze test results, interpret abnormal and unusual results (i.
e.
, QC failures, delta failures, questionable results) and notify supervisor appropriately.
Evaluate/verify results according to established protocol prior to result release.
Investigate, prior to release, any unexpected results.
Report all critical and STAT values immediately to appropriate patient care personnel and document according to policy.
Maintain section supplies and equipment.
Assist supervisor to ensure adequate volumes of supplies.
Receive, prepare and determine suitability of reagents in accordance to procedure.
Assist the supervisor in adhering to budget by monitoring the use of supplies, materials, reagents, etc.
and report wasteful conditions to supervisor.
Maintain equipment to ensure that it is functional per operating procedures.
Troubleshoot problems.
Maintain appropriate section logs.
Train/educate new staff on section procedures under the direction of the supervisor.
Maintain competencies (position specific and hospital-wide) required for the specific patient population served.
Comply with established policies and procedures, professional standards and practices and requirements of accreditation and regulatory agencies.
Take appropriate action to resolve incidents of non-compliance.
Document per policy.
Perform phlebotomy as needed to ensure timely provision of laboratory services to patients >Answer telephone according to Laboratory policy, take and relay messages accurately to the appropriate person.
Assist callers with questions either answering their questions or directing them to the appropriate resource.
Communicate to next shift significant events/information and/or pending testing.
FAX results in accordance with Laboratory and Hospital policy.
Maintain professional growth and development through seminars, in-services, workshops, outside conferences, additional courses, and/or professional affiliations.
Participate in in-service education activities.
Assist with local, state, federal, and regulatory agency compliance and preparedness activities, >Perform job functions in a manner that promotes the safety and health of Milton Hospital co-workers, patients, and visitors in Milton Hospital.
Perform all duties in accordance with safety and other laws, rules, and regulations set forth by appropriate regulatory and government agencies and in accordance with established department and hospital policies and procedures.
May be required to perform similar or related duties as may be necessary on an emergency basis or as designated by the department manager or supervisor.
All job functions are subject to change at the discretion of the Hospital Administration.
May be required to work off-shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime and on-call as is necessary to maintain laboratory services to the hospital.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSLicenses or Certificates: Nationally recognized certification such as American Society for ClinicalLaboratory Professionals (ASCP) as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLD or Nation Creditialing Agency for Laboratory Professionals (NCA) as a Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT) or equivalent preferred.
Verified by primary source.
Education, vocational training and experience: Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Science or qualified as a technician per 42 CFR 93.
1489b Verified by primary source.
At least 2 years prior experience as a laboratory technician in a similar environment.
Skills and abilities:Perform basic laboratory procedures.
Consistently follow standardized procedures.
Organize work to meet established deadlines.
Understand method principles.
Do intermediate math.
Interpret results as to accuracy, acceptability, and critical limits.
Exercise independent judgment within boundaries of knowledge and skills.
Reason analytically and independently act on the decision within boundaries of knowledge and skills.
Communicate effectively and be clearly understood by telephone and in person.
Possess above average customer service skills.
Accurately and completely document according to policy and procedure.
Write legibly.
Possess basic computer skills.
Perform tasks over long periods of time with sufficient endurance.
Interact and provide care appropriate to the population of the patients served.
Maneuver throughout the hospital.
Teach/train others with successful outcomes, Proficiency or productivity standards:Maintains departmental competency.
Pay Range: $36.
00 - $48.
45The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time.
Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law.
Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.
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) as a condition of employment.
More than 35,000 people working together.
Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives.
Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
$36 hourly 17d ago
Medical Laboratory Technologist; 40hrs/wk- Milton, MA
Beth Israel Lahey Health 3.1
Laboratory associate job at Beth Israel Lahey Health
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives. This position is full time, 40 hours per week; evening shift with weekend and holiday rotations. To accurately, consistently, and efficiently perform pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical activities required for laboratory testing in Coagulation, Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, and/or the Transfusion Service per standard operating procedures for pediatric/adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients in compliance with laboratory, hospital, state, federal, and regulatory agency policies, procedures, and standards.
Job Description:DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESReceive and review requests and specimens for appropriateness and acceptability per policy for the tests/procedures requested.
Reject all unacceptable specimens and document according to policy.
Prioritize work to ensure specimens are processed in a timely fashion.
Perform tests for which there are established procedures and for which competency has been determined to be acceptable.
Analyze test results, interpret abnormal and unusual results (i.
e.
, QC failures, delta failures, questionable results) and notify supervisor appropriately.
Evaluate/verify results according to established protocol prior to result release.
Investigate, prior to release, any unexpected results.
Report all critical and STAT values immediately to appropriate patient care personnel and document according to policy.
Maintain section supplies and equipment.
Assist supervisor to ensure adequate volumes of supplies.
Receive, prepare and determine suitability of reagents in accordance to procedure.
Assist the supervisor in adhering to budget by monitoring the use of supplies, materials, reagents, etc.
and report wasteful conditions to supervisor.
Maintain equipment to ensure that it is functional per operating procedures.
Troubleshoot problems.
Maintain appropriate section logs.
Train/educate new staff on section procedures under the direction of the supervisor.
Maintain competencies (position specific and hospital-wide) required for the specific patient population served.
Comply with established policies and procedures, professional standards and practices and requirements of accreditation and regulatory agencies.
Take appropriate action to resolve incidents of non-compliance.
Document per policy.
Perform phlebotomy as needed to ensure timely provision of laboratory services to patients >Answer telephone according to Laboratory policy, take and relay messages accurately to the appropriate person.
Assist callers with questions either answering their questions or directing them to the appropriate resource.
Communicate to next shift significant events/information and/or pending testing.
FAX results in accordance with Laboratory and Hospital policy.
Maintain professional growth and development through seminars, in-services, workshops, outside conferences, additional courses, and/or professional affiliations.
Participate in in-service education activities.
Assist with local, state, federal, and regulatory agency compliance and preparedness activities, >Perform job functions in a manner that promotes the safety and health of Milton Hospital co-workers, patients, and visitors in Milton Hospital.
Perform all duties in accordance with safety and other laws, rules, and regulations set forth by appropriate regulatory and government agencies and in accordance with established department and hospital policies and procedures.
May be required to perform similar or related duties as may be necessary on an emergency basis or as designated by the department manager or supervisor.
All job functions are subject to change at the discretion of the Hospital Administration.
May be required to work off-shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime and on-call as is necessary to maintain laboratory services to the hospital.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSLicenses or Certificates: Nationally recognized certification such as American Society for ClinicalLaboratory Professionals (ASCP) as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLD or Nation Creditialing Agency for Laboratory Professionals (NCA) as a Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT) or equivalent preferred.
Verified by primary source.
Education, vocational training and experience: Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Science or qualified as a technician per 42 CFR 93.
1489b Verified by primary source.
At least 2 years prior experience as a laboratory technician in a similar environment.
Skills and abilities:Perform basic laboratory procedures.
Consistently follow standardized procedures.
Organize work to meet established deadlines.
Understand method principles.
Do intermediate math.
Interpret results as to accuracy, acceptability, and critical limits.
Exercise independent judgment within boundaries of knowledge and skills.
Reason analytically and independently act on the decision within boundaries of knowledge and skills.
Communicate effectively and be clearly understood by telephone and in person.
Possess above average customer service skills.
Accurately and completely document according to policy and procedure.
Write legibly.
Possess basic computer skills.
Perform tasks over long periods of time with sufficient endurance.
Interact and provide care appropriate to the population of the patients served.
Maneuver throughout the hospital.
Teach/train others with successful outcomes, Proficiency or productivity standards:Maintains departmental competency.
Pay Range: $36.
00 - $48.
45The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time.
Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law.
Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.
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) as a condition of employment.
More than 35,000 people working together.
Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives.
Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
$36 hourly 17d ago
Lab Specimen Processor, 40 hours, Days
Beth Israel Lahey Health 3.1
Laboratory associate job at Beth Israel Lahey Health
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives. Under the general supervision of the Laboratory Manager accepts, processes, identifies and labels specimens according to protocol. The Lab Assistant is familiar with the patient and specimen requirements, stores and transports specimens according to protocol and ensures specimen integrity is preserved at all times.
They will operate automated instrumentation and assist in the upkeep that comes along with instrumentation.
Coverage may include rotating weekends and holidays.
Job Description:Essential Duties & Responsibilities including but are not limited to:General Laboratory1.
Ensures proper labeling and identification of specimens and requisition forms.
Brings discrepancies to the attention of the supervisor or senior staff.
Records discrepancies and resolutions for quality monitoring.
2.
Inventories and maintains adequate supplies in an organized fashion for various laboratories.
Restocks workstations.
3.
Monitors reagent and supplies and communicates need to the appropriate person to maintain adequate inventory and timely purchasing of necessary supplies.
4.
Responsible for receiving, archiving, and discarding specimens according to established procedures.
5.
Prepares benches and work stations for each day's specimen workload.
Organizes and reloads instruments and supplies for each station appropriate to its service.
6.
Properly prepares infectious biohazardous waste for transport in a manner that meets the requirements of Lahey Clinic Environmental Safety and Health Policy.
7.
Helps to monitor laboratory equipment temperature and humidity readings.
Maintains equipment temperature charts.
Initiates corrective action and brings to the attention of team lead.
8.
Organizes and files specimens in an established, organized specimen storage system.
Assists Senior Staff in specimen retrieval to permit additional diagnostic testing.
9.
Perform send out tasks, including packing lists, scanning requisitions and other administrative duties.
10.
Assists with specimen receipt and specimen triage, ensuring proper quality monitoring methods are followed.
Discrepancies are immediately brought to the attention of the supervisor or senior staff and properly documented.
11.
Responsible for equipment maintenance and upkeep, including troubleshooting and correcting basic problems.
Brings to the attention of appropriate staff when needed.
12.
Monitor Satellite Accumulation Areas (SAA) within the laboratory.
Transport chemical waste in compliance with MWRA and hospital regulations.
Transfer hazardous waste from work benches to SAA.
13.
Assists staff as appropriate with routine and special projects.
14.
Maintains established department policies, procedures and objectives, including the areas of quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control.
15.
Follows all JCAHO Patient Safety Goals and related Laboratory and Hospital Policies.
Location Specific- Clinical Laboratory1.
Train in Phlebotomy -drawing blood from patients and collecting and documenting specimens based on physician orders.
This clinical staff position is the face of the lab and their effort starts the whole laboratory process, providing phlebotomy draws with attention to patient comfort and the physician orders.
Location Specific- Anatomic Pathology Laboratory1.
Collects, documents, and transports surgical pathology specimens from on campus clinical sites to the grossing rooms.
2.
Assigns Cases to pathologists following the proper protocol.
3.
Transports routine and special specimens within the hospital, maintaining diagnostic viability and specimen integrity for each case.
4.
Daily exposure to formaldehyde and other hazardous chemicals and fixatives, all under controlled conditions.
Minimal risk when proper protocols are observed and followed.
Minimum Qualifications:Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: Ability to identify and evaluate proper specimen collection and storage.
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 meet 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: 1-year related laboratory experience preferred, but not required.
Pay Range: $21.
00 - $28.
26The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time.
Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law.
Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.
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) as a condition of employment.
More than 35,000 people working together.
Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives.
Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
$21-28.3 hourly 35d ago
Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist
Beth Israel Lahey Health 3.1
Laboratory associate job at Beth Israel Lahey Health
Draws blood from patients and prepares specimens for screening, analysis, or other laboratory procedures. Inventories and orders computer, clerical and phlebotomy supplies. Logs and replaces supplies as appropriate. Registers patients and specimens into the Hospital Computer system and orders laboratory testing. Centrifuges, aliquots and labels specimens for referral testing and laboratory testing.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Performs phlebotomy procedures, venipunctures, finger sticks, nares and nasopharyngeal swab collection as needed, and completes routine quality control maintenance in accordance with established departmental procedures.
2. Verifies, records, files, and organizes laboratory specimens, paperwork, and test results in accordance with established procedures. Assists in maintaining paperwork for testing in the laboratory, making sure orders, face sheets and labels are available for the collectors.
3. Central Processing function including receiving specimens, centrifuging, labeling and aliquoting to appropriate tubes, organize specimens for appropriate areas, including sendout testing.
4. Investigates testing requirements, coordinates lab referrals, packages specimens for transport. Enters send out test results accurately and in a timely manner. Refers all abnormal send out test results to appropriate personnel.
5. Greets laboratory visitors and provides direction and/or assistance to patients, families, and visitors in a courteous and positive manner. Answers incoming calls and responds to telephone requests with courtesy and accuracy. Prints or fax reports to requested clients.
Schedules patients as needed. Will review the phone message log in morning, calling patients back to register and schedule their testing appointment.
6. Orders, organizes and maintains inventory of laboratory supplies. Maintains a clean work environment and checks for daily temperature readings.
7. Follows up with supervisor, other labs, and/or physician offices regarding incomplete or pending test results.
8. Registers patients, and specimens into the Hospital computer system and orders laboratory tests and labeling of specimens for analysis. Pre-registers, and schedules patients, checks patients in on the day of testing, ordering the tests, printing the face-sheet and labels.
9. Print all reports, investigates outliers, follow through with problems and incomplete registrations.
10. Helps processing and sending specimens to the appropriate testing sites both on-site and reference laboratory testing. ending specimens to the appropriate testing sites both on-site and reference laboratory testing.
Decision Making:
Makes decisions that are guided by general instructions and practices requiring some interpretation. May make recommendations for solving problems of moderate complexity and importance.
Problem Solving:
Addresses problems that are routine, somewhat repetitive and generally solved by following clear directions and procedures and by identifying opportunities for process improvements.
Independence of Action:
Follows precedents and procedures to perform tasks. May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines. Seeks assistance when confronted with difficult and/or unpredictable situations. Work progress is monitored by supervisor/manager.
Patient Contact:
Regular, day-to-day contact; both face-to-face and hands-on (having close contact within three feet for at least five minutes).
Examples
: physicians, clinical nurses, phlebotomist, medical assistants, PFT tech, and x-ray tech.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Has no supervisory responsibilities
EDUCATION
Required: High School Graduate or Equivalent
Non-degree Certificate Training : Phlebotomy Training
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION
Certification/Registration Preferred : ASCP (Phlebotomy), American Society for Clinical Pathology
: Basic Life Support Certification
REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE: 0-1 years
QUALIFICATIONS
Computer Literacy:
Experience with computer systems required, including web based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.
Written Communications:
Ability to read, and write in English in order to understand basic safety instructions and take direction from supervisors; communicate effectively with patients, families and other medical center staff; and respond to basic questions.
Oral Communications:
Ability to comprehend and converse in English to communicate effectively with medical center staff, patients, families and external customers
Knowledge:
Ability to demonstrate full working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, procedures and policies with the ability to use them in varied situations.
Team Work:
Ability to act as a team leader for small projects or work group(s), creating a collaborative and respectful team environment and improving workflows. Results may impact the operations of one or more departments.
Customer Service:
Ability to provide a high level of customer service to patients, visitors, staff and external customers in a professional, service-oriented, respectful manner using skills in active listening and problem solving. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
Pay Range:
$21.00 - $28.26
The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.
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) as a condition of employment.More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
$21-28.3 hourly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Pathology Technician
Beth Israel Lahey Health 3.1
Laboratory associate job at Beth Israel Lahey Health
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives. Under the general supervision of the Lab Manager or designee, the Pathology Technician will perform all specific core specimen accessioning, specimen reconciliation and validation, specimen handling and specimen/tissue processing tasks and workflow processes in accordance with established laboratory practice and standard operating procedures for anatomic pathology and cytology specimens.
The Pathology Technician may be responsible for charting and logging safety and quality control information, inventory control of general and specimen handling supplies, disposal of waste, and preventive maintenance of equipment and work benches.
With appropriate qualifications, may be involved in small biopsy processing.
:Essential Duties & Responsibilities including but not limited to:1.
Able to perform general lab maintenance duties including but not limited to those listed and performed by Lab Assistants in Anatomic Pathology.
Pathology Technicians are required to cover Lab Assistant duties as needed.
Transport of specimens within the hospital (and associated documentation) Files specimens, blocks and slides for short term or long term archive.
Properly handles and disposes all hazardous waste, both chemical and infectious.
Maintains all hazardous waste according to lab standards.
Maintains a clean work environment.
Cleans and disinfects work area on a daily basis2.
Specimen receipt, verification and accessioning into the laboratory information system for all types of incoming Pathology and Cytology specimens:Effectively communicates in verbal or written forms with internal and external specimen transport courier(s), and various Lahey physician, nursing or ancillary services staff.
Receives and accepts specimens including inspection of transport packaging, conditions of incoming specimen containers, accurate specimen patient identification labeling, order requisition forms and attestation forms.
Identifies any inaccuracy, discrepancy, errors, mishandling, or missing specimens during the receiving/accessioning process.
Responsible for documentation and communication of these identified errors as described in policies with notification to senior staff as needed.
Records error events in the Lahey Safety Reporting system and internal laboratory QA logs.
Initiates immediate corrective action for the resolution of any specimen management issue with the Lahey clinical service from where the specimen originated.
3.
Specimen Processing (as assigned):Has a thorough understanding of tissue processing and oversees use of the tissue processors including loading, unloading and maintenance.
Prepares and stains slides as assigned, from gynecologic pap test samples using the ThinPrep processing technique.
Processes, prepares and stains slides as assigned, from non-gynecologic cytology specimens using various methods including ThinPrep, conventional smear, and cell block.
Able to describe and document the appearance of non-gynecologic specimens upon receipt and determine and describe appropriate preparation in the gross description section of the case in EPIC.
Able to load and unload and perform required maintenance on automated special staining equipment and other reagents used in the preparation of slides for special staining.
Able to perform maintenance on immunohistochemistry stainers and other reagents used in the preparation of slides for immunohistochemistry.
Understands and can initiate various slide staining methods used in Anatomic Pathology and Cytology Labs including but not limited to H&E, Pap Stain and Special Stains.
Has in depth knowledge of the tissue processing, ThinPrep processing, staining (including H&E, Pap and Special Stains) and cover-slipping equipment.
Participates in the validation and implementation of new specimen processing procedures, methods and equipment in conjunction with management and medical director directives.
If assigned, understands and performs documentation and tracking for the testing send out process.
If assigned and trained, may perform associated duties as diener for autopsy procedures.
This includes transport and preparation of the body for autopsy, evisceration and removal of organs followed by suturing and cleaning of the body and autopsy suite.
With additional qualification* (see below) and training, may process simple biopsies (those that do not require knowledge of anatomy and are completely submitted for microscopic evaluation) including description count, color, appearance and size under the direct supervision of a Pathologists4.
Slide Distribution:Offloads stained slides, organizes into slide trays and assures proper labeling, staining and tissue characteristics such that errors can be detected and addressed in preparation for delivery to pathologists.
Assigns and distributes cases to pathologists or cytotechnologists per policy, including as necessary to outside affiliated facilities.
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Maintains appropriate levels of supplies:Is minimally involved in monitoring stock levels of supplies and reagents and reports needs to staff responsible for ordering.
May place orders directly in Workday.
Ensures that the supplies are stored according to the manufacturers recommendation and maintained in appropriate quantity and location, and ordered/restocked in a timely manner.
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Safety:Follows all safety guidance and policies and uses proper personal protective equipment.
Disposes of waste (chemical, biological) in accordance with safety procedures and protocols.
Recognizes and reacts properly to risk situations (spills, exposure to chemicals, fire, etc.
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Organizational Requirements:Maintains strict adherence to the Lahey Clinic Confidentiality Policy.
Incorporates Lahey Clinic Guiding Principles, Mission Statement and Goals into daily activities.
Complies with all Lahey Clinic Policies.
Complies with behavioral expectations of the department and Lahey Clinic.
Maintains courteous and effective interactions with colleagues and patients.
Demonstrates an understanding of the job description, performance expectations, and competency assessment.
Demonstrates a commitment toward meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers and consistently adheres to Customer Service standards.
Participates in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities.
Participates in and successfully completes Mandatory Education.
Performs all other duties as needed or directed to meet the needs of the department.
Minimum Qualifications:Education: High school (or GED).
*The following additional qualifications are preferred but required only for those who will process simple biopsies: 1.
An earned associate degree in a chemical or biological science or medical laboratory technology, obtained from an accredited institution, OR 2.
Education/training equivalent to the above that includes the following: * 60 semester hours or equivalent from an accredited institution.
This education must include 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses, OR 24 semester hours of science courses that includes six semester hours of chemistry, six semester hours of biology, and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology or medical laboratory technology in any combination, AND * Laboratory training including either completion of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by the ABHES, NAACLS, or other organization approved by HHS (note that this training may be included in the 60 semester hours listed above), OR at least three months of recorded laboratory training in each specialty in which the individual performs high complexity testing.
Licensure, Certification, Registration: None required Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:Ability to multitask - working in multiple areas of the department performing varied tasks.
Ability to use a PC and PC based sofware.
Ability to perform complex analytic tests and interpret findings.
Ability to identify problems in the testing process.
Experience: 2 years in an anatomic pathology laboratory Pay Range: $23.
15 - $31.
16The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time.
Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law.
Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.
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) as a condition of employment.
More than 35,000 people working together.
Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives.
Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
$23 hourly 60d+ ago
Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist
Beth Israel Lahey Health 3.1
Laboratory associate job at Beth Israel Lahey Health
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives. LAB ASSISTANT/PHLEBOTOMISTJob Description:Draws blood from patients and prepares specimens for screening, analysis, or other laboratory procedures.
Inventories and orders computer, clerical and phlebotomy supplies.
Logs and replaces supplies as appropriate.
Registers patients and specimens into the Hospital Computer system and orders laboratory testing.
Centrifuges, aliquots and labels specimens for referral testing and laboratory testing.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1.
Performs phlebotomy procedures, venipunctures, finger sticks, nares and nasopharyngeal swab collection as needed, and completes routine quality control maintenance in accordance with established departmental procedures.
2.
Verifies, records, files, and organizes laboratory specimens, paperwork, and test results in accordance with established procedures.
Assists in maintaining paperwork for testing in the laboratory, making sure orders, face sheets and labels are available for the collectors.
3.
Central Processing function including receiving specimens, centrifuging, labeling and aliquoting to appropriate tubes, organize specimens for appropriate areas, including sendout testing.
4.
Investigates testing requirements, coordinates lab referrals, packages specimens for transport.
Enters send out test results accurately and in a timely manner.
Refers all abnormal send out test results to appropriate personnel.
5.
Greets laboratory visitors and provides direction and/or assistance to patients, families, and visitors in a courteous and positive manner.
Answers incoming calls and responds to telephone requests with courtesy and accuracy.
Prints or fax reports to requested clients.
Schedules patients as needed.
Will review the phone message log in morning, calling patients back to register and schedule their testing appointment.
6.
Orders, organizes and maintains inventory of laboratory supplies.
Maintains a clean work environment and checks for daily temperature readings.
7.
Follows up with supervisor, other labs, and/or physician offices regarding incomplete or pending test results.
8.
Registers patients, and specimens into the Hospital computer system and orders laboratory tests and labeling of specimens for analysis.
Pre-registers, and schedules patients, checks patients in on the day of testing, ordering the tests, printing the face-sheet and labels.
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Print all reports, investigates outliers, follow through with problems and incomplete registrations.
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Helps processing and sending specimens to the appropriate testing sites both on-site and reference laboratory testing.
ending specimens to the appropriate testing sites both on-site and reference laboratory testing.
Decision Making: Makes decisions that are guided by general instructions and practices requiring some interpretation.
May make recommendations for solving problems of moderate complexity and importance.
Problem Solving: Addresses problems that are routine, somewhat repetitive and generally solved by following clear directions and procedures and by identifying opportunities for process improvements.
Independence of Action:Follows precedents and procedures to perform tasks.
May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines.
Seeks assistance when confronted with difficult and/or unpredictable situations.
Work progress is monitored by supervisor/manager.
Patient Contact: Regular, day-to-day contact; both face-to-face and hands-on (having close contact within three feet for at least five minutes).
Examples: physicians, clinical nurses, phlebotomist, medical assistants, PFT tech, and x-ray tech.
Supervisory Responsibilities:Has no supervisory responsibilities EDUCATIONRequired: High School Graduate or EquivalentNon-degree Certificate Training : Phlebotomy TrainingLICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATIONCertification/Registration Preferred : ASCP (Phlebotomy), American Society for Clinical PathologyRequired : Basic Life Support Certification REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE: 0-1 years QUALIFICATIONSComputer Literacy: Experience with computer systems required, including web based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.
Written Communications: Ability to read, and write in English in order to understand basic safety instructions and take direction from supervisors; communicate effectively with patients, families and other medical center staff; and respond to basic questions.
Oral Communications: Ability to comprehend and converse in English to communicate effectively with medical center staff, patients, families and external customers Knowledge: Ability to demonstrate full working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, procedures and policies with the ability to use them in varied situations.
Team Work: Ability to act as a team leader for small projects or work group(s), creating a collaborative and respectful team environment and improving workflows.
Results may impact the operations of one or more departments.
Customer Service: Ability to provide a high level of customer service to patients, visitors, staff and external customers in a professional, service-oriented, respectful manner using skills in active listening and problem solving.
Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
Pay Range: $21.
00 - $28.
26The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time.
Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law.
Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.
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) as a condition of employment.
More than 35,000 people working together.
Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives.
Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
$21 hourly 13d ago
Cardiac Cath Lab / EP Lab Technologist - 40 hours
Beth Israel Lahey Health 3.1
Laboratory associate job at Beth Israel Lahey Health
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives. Provides competent compassionate care based on scientific principles Cares for patients undergoing invasive and non-invasive procedures in the Department(s): Cath Lab, Electrophysiology Lab, and CVOR (Cardiovascular Operating Room) as detailed below.
Recognizes changes in patient status and reports to primary nurse and/or attending physician Provides necessary interventions to/for the patient as allowed by state regulations and by the direction of the attending physician.
Acquires/maintains competency in radiation safety principles Collaborates with physicians, registered nurses, other technologists, and perfusionists regarding individualized patient plan of care Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment Good interpersonal and communication skills Acquires/maintains competency in use of the electronic medical record Responsible for re-stocking of equipment and supplies.
Will reorder additional items as needed for the department and procedures.
Responsible for charging supplies and procedures to each patient account after each procedure.
Collaborates with various departments to ensure continuity of care: Emergency Department, SICU/MICU, CVOR, Perfusion, Echo Lab, Anesthesia, PACU, etc.
Performs all other duties as assigned Job Description:Cath Lab / EP Lab Department DescriptionThe Invasive Cardiology Department at Mount Auburn Hospital is comprised of the Cardiac Catheterization Lab (Cath Lab) and the Electrophysiology Lab (EP Lab).
The department offers comprehensive diagnostic and interventional procedures to our patients.
The clinical staff is comprised of a mixture of registered nurses, cardiovascular technologists, and radiologic technologists.
The department is comprised of two Cath Labs, one EP Lab, and a six bed holding room for pre- and post-procedure care.
Additionally, Cath/EP Lab staff work collaboratively with the cardiac surgery team in the hybrid CVOR to care for patients undergoing TAVR procedure.
Invasive Cardiology staff is cross-trained to care for patients in all of the areas listed above.
Cath Lab DutiesPerforms daily equipment and room checks to ensure safe operation of all cardiology supplemental equipment.
This includes quality assurance checks, logging of results, troubleshooting equipment, and calibration of equipment.
Technologist will notify leadership of any equipment requiring a service call by the vendor.
Acquires/maintains competency in all diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization procedures done at Mount Auburn Hospital.
This includes (but not limited to) diagnostic coronary angiography, percutaneous interventions, right heart cath, pericardiocentesis, left ventricular support devices (intra-aortic balloon pump, Impella, and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation).
The technologist will acquire/maintain competency in aseptic and sterile techniques for the preparation and maintenance of procedural equipment and sterile table.
The technologist will acquire/maintain competency in hemodynamic monitoring.
Hemodynamic monitoring includes (but not limited to) continuous arterial pressure and right heart pressure monitoring.
Technologist will communicate any acute changes to the physician and nurse.
Acquires/maintains competency in various procedure room roles as needed for the department (circulating, monitoring, and/or scrubbing).
Circulator role: The circulator will gather and hand-off all necessary diagnostic and emergency equipment to the physician and/or scrub.
Monitor role: The monitor will analyze and monitor the patient's heart rate, heart rhythm, and invasive blood pressures throughout the duration of the procedure and alert the physician and team of any acute changes.
The monitor is also responsible for observing and documenting all the pertinent procedure details in the patient's electronic medical record.
Scrub role: The scrub will don sterile attire (gown and gloves) in order to directly assist the attending physician throughout the duration of the procedure.
The scrub will maintain competency in all necessary diagnostic and interventional equipment on the sterile field.
The technologist will maintain competency in standard cath lab equipment: diagnostic catheters, guidewires, interventional catheters, pulmonary artery catheters, angioplasty balloons, drug-eluting stents, bare-metal stents, and arterial closure devices.
The technologist will acquire/maintain competency in the usage of Rotapro (formerly known as Rotablator) for coronary rotational atherectomy, IVUS (intra-vascular ultrasound), and FFR (fractional flow reserve).
The technologist will successfully complete and maintain competency in AHA ACLS (American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) and resuscitation teamwork through training and classwork.
ACLS certification will be renewed every 2 years.
Acquires/maintains competency in the initiation of mechanical circulatory support for hemodynamic support: intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP), Impella, and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.
EP (Electrophysiology) Lab DutiesThe technologist will acquires/maintain competency in all diagnostic and interventional EP procedures done at Mount Auburn Hospital: diagnostic electrophysiology and pacing maneuvers, supraventricular tachycardia ablations, atrial flutter ablations, atrial fibrillation ablation (pulmonary vein isolation), atrioventricular node ablation, ventricular tachycardia ablations.
The technologist will acquire/maintain competency in the workflow of utilizing the cardiac mapping system during diagnostic and interventional electrophysiologic procedures.
The technologist will be responsible for monitoring the patient's heart rate and rhythm during all EP procedures and immediately notifying the physician of any acute changes or life-threatening rhythms.
The technologist will be competent in emergency defibrillation and emergency anti-tachycardic pacing maneuvers.
The technologist will acquire/maintain competency in the set-up and usage of ablation catheters and ablation generators.
The technologist will acquire/maintain competency in all cardiac rhythm management (CRM) device implants and generator change procedures: implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) and pacemakers.
The technologist will acquire/maintain competency in sterile technique required for pacer and ICD implant procedures.
The technologist will also maintain full competency in the scrub role during implants and assisting the physicians.
CVOR (Cardiovascular Operating Room) DutiesThe Cath/EP technologist will be assigned to assist the physician and team with structural heart procedures in the CVOR: transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), patent foramen ovale (PFO) closures, left atrial appending closures (Watchman device implants), or other procedures as assigned.
The technologist may be assigned to any of the following roles in the CVOR: scrub tech, circulating tech, or recording tech.
The technologist will be competent in all roles.
Collaborates with CVOR and Perfusion staff for continuity of care during the cases noted above or as assigned.
RequirementsBachelor's degree in health-related field required Current BLS required Current ACLS preferred Radiologic technologist (RT-R), Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS), and/or Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) highly preferred Available for flexible dayshifts per department needs between the hours of 0630 and 1730 (mix of 8, 9, or 10-hour shifts may be utilized) Available to be on-call on a rotating basis as assigned by the department needs.
On-call response time is 30 minutes or less.
On-call requirement: 1-2 nights/week in addition to every 4th weekend for all full-time and part-time staff or per departmental needs Holidays per rotation Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment required Cath Lab, EP Lab, or Interventional Radiology experience preferred IABP, Impella, and/or ECMO experience preferred Pay Range: $48.
00 - $71.
33The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time.
Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law.
Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.
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) as a condition of employment.
More than 35,000 people working together.
Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives.
Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled