About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Healthcare — Hospital Laboratory Services.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

• Perform moderate- and high-complexity clinical laboratory tests and interpret results after required training.
• Prioritize STAT and routine samples to meet specimen viability and turnaround-time requirements.
• Ensure accurate specimen identification, labeling, accessioning, aliquotting, processing and storage per SOPs.
• Perform instrument and equipment maintenance and recognize operational or methodological issues; escalate and document problems promptly.
• Execute and assess quality control (QC) procedures and troubleshoot QC or analytical discrepancies.
• Transcribe and review results accurately in the Laboratory Information System (LIS), append required coded comments, and document critical alert notifications per policy.
• Investigate and resolve problematic patient results to the extent possible and document actions taken.
• Support cross‑training and assist other laboratory sections as directed by supervisory staff.
• Participate in Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement activities and maintain required competency documentation and continuing education.
• Maintain proper infection control, safety practices and confidentiality (HIPAA) while keeping work areas clean and well-stocked.
• Support training and education of students, residents, new and existing staff as requested.

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Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a related science from an accredited institution; or equivalent combination of degrees/certificates that meet CAP scientific requirements.
• Certification: ASCP, NCA, AMT, AAB or equivalent certification preferred (or eligibility) for Medical Technologist/Clinical Laboratory Scientist.
• Experience: Entry-level candidates considered; ability to complete required training and competency documentation.
• Regulatory knowledge: Familiarity with CLIA requirements and other regulatory standards (e.g., CAP, JCAHO, AABB, FDA) sufficient to perform high-complexity testing and maintain compliance.
• Communication: English verbal and written skills sufficient to exchange information with physicians, technologists and other clinical staff.
• Additional: Demonstrated manual/visual dexterity and ability to operate laboratory instrumentation and computer systems.

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Skills & Competencies

• Proficient with Laboratory Information System (LIS) operations and accurate result entry.
• Strong quality control and troubleshooting skills for instruments and assays.
• Attention to detail for specimen handling, labeling and chain-of-custody procedures.
• Ability to prioritize workloads, document clearly and maintain accurate records.
• Team player who communicates clearly and follows departmental policies and SOPs.
• Adherence to safety procedures, PPE and infection-control practices.

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Schedule & Compensation

• Employment type: Contract / Part-time (Per Diem).
• Shift: 3rd shift (overnight) — per-diem scheduling.
• Location: Brighton, MA (on-site).
• Pay range: $22.12 – $31.01 per hour (hourly range provided by our client; final offer considers experience, certifications and other factors).
• Note: Total compensation and benefits (if applicable) are determined by the client and may include medical, dental, vision, retirement savings programs, paid time off and other offerings. Verify benefit eligibility with the hiring organization.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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