Laboratory Lead Technologist

Job ID:

50716

Location:

101 Page St, New Bedford, MA 02740

Position Type:

Regular Full-Time

Hours:

40hrs

Working Hours:

11:00pm - 7:00am

Job Type:

Non-Exempt - Daily Overtime

Shift:

Night shift

Rotation:

Every other weekend and observed holiday

Remote Frequency:

No Remote - Onsite Only

Pay Rate:

$37.74 - $49.81 per hour

• Pay rate will be determined based on experience

Community Focused. Care Driven.

Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - it’s our way of life, and you’ll be at the heart of it.

Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home.

Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted ‘Best Place to Work’ for 7 years in a row!

We are searching for a talented Laboratory Lead Technologist

Hours: 40hrs

Shift: Night shift, 11:00pm - 7:00am with weekend and holiday rotation

Location: St. Luke's Hospital - New Bedford, MA

A career at Southcoast Health offers you:

• A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package

• Generous Earned Time Off Package**

• Employee Wellbeing Program

• 403B Retirement Plan with company match

• Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs

• Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training

**Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours.

Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Under general direction of the Manager, Laboratory Site or designee, perform various duties to support and in support of the Laboratory/Pathology Department. Perform laboratory analyses and identify critical or unexpected results, consult with vendors to troubleshoot malfunctions, investigate all incidents, document and report all findings. Serve as department resource, prioritize and schedule staff assignments, prepare and present at least 4 in-service trainings annually, and insure compliance with all safety regulations and standards including POC programs and OSHA regulations. Perform other related duties within the scope of position as required or assigned.

Qualifications

• A Bachelors Degree in Medical Technology or equivalent (minimum of 36 semester hours in biology and physical sciences) and up to and including three years of work-related experience.
• Certification as Medical Technologist such as MT (A.S.C.P.) or comparable agency approved by the National Commission for Health Certifying agencies is required upon date of hire and if applicable maintain certification through ASCP or comparable approved agency.
• Experience as a Generalist Technologist is preferred.
• Position will require working in Chemistry, Hematolgy and Blood Bank and limited Microbiology testing.
• Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired

Compensation: Pay rate will be determined based on level of experience.