Medical Technologist I, HEM

UMass Memorial Health

Medical Technologist I performing tests to aid in patient diagnosis and treatment at UMass Memorial Health. Responsibilities include interpreting test results and maintaining equipment in the lab.

Posted 8/1/2026full-timeWorcester • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $31 - $45 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in performing and interpreting chemical, microscopic, and bacteriologic tests, ensuring compliance with laboratory quality control standards. Proficient in troubleshooting and maintaining complex laboratory equipment while accurately documenting test results using computer-based systems.

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Chemical TestingMicroscopic TestingBacteriologic TestingASCP CertificationLaboratory Quality Control

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Hard Skills

Test InterpretationClinical CorrelationPreventative MaintenanceTroubleshootingRecord Keeping

Tools & Technologies

Computer-Based Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

ASCP Certification as MLT/MT

Industry Keywords

Clinical Lab ScienceHigh Complexity TestingCLIA Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Performs and interprets various chemical, microscopic, and/or bacteriologic tests to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.
Follows established protocols to perform a wide range of test in an assigned area.
Refers to Medical Technologist II’s or supervisory or lead staff members for assistance in the interpretation of complex or unusual test results.
Ensures that test results meet requirements of the laboratory quality control program.
Interprets and correlates clinical test results with patient history, diagnosis, and clinical condition in order to explain test results (normal/abnormal) so that appropriate action can be taken.
Ensures preventative maintenance for equipment in assigned area.
Performs routine troubleshooting, repair, and modification of a wide range of complex equipment and instrumentation.
Maintains accurate records of tests performed, using computer-based systems.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associates degree from a clinical lab science program (MLT).
Bachelor’s Degree in sciences.
Degree and course work in the sciences must meet the requirements for high complexity testing as defined CLIA Sec. 493.1487 to qualify for hiring.
ASCP certification as an MLT /MT preferred.
An equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.

Benefits

Comp & perks

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.
Holidays - Every Third Holiday, Monday through Friday, Weekends (Saturday and Sunday), Weekends - Every Third Weekend