Medical Technologist (Part-Time)

Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts (PPLM) has a simple mission: Care. No Matter What. PPLM has been a leader in promoting sexual health for more than 90 years and we strongly believe that all people deserve care no matter who they are, where they live, or who they love. As the state’s leading provider of sexual and reproductive health services, we educate families and empower youth to make responsible choices. We do all this because we care passionately about helping people lead healthier lives.

With more than 600 health centers across the country, Planned Parenthood organizations serve all patients with care and compassion, with respect, and without judgment, striving to create equitable access to health care. Through health centers, programs in schools and communities, and online resources, Planned Parenthood is a trusted source of reliable education and information that allows people to make informed health decisions.

Under the supervision of the Laboratory Manager, perform high-complexity, moderate complexity and waived laboratory testing on patient specimens. Abide by state and federal regulations on safety and compliance for all stages of specimen processing. Demonstrate and continually promote the highest level of quality and ethical standards in the laboratory by performing tests with good laboratory technique, providing quality documentation and results in a timely fashion, exhibiting productivity on all laboratory responsibilities and have the ability to identify and troubleshoot technical and/or instrumental issues as needed. Must be able to work independently without supervision. Patient-facing responsibilities include phlebotomy and instructions patients on self-collection of specimens for testing for sexually transmitted infections.

This is a part-time position.
Essential Responsibilities

• High Complexity Laboratory - Panther
• Assess patient specimen acceptability for testing
• Perform FDA approved testing on patient specimens
• Perform and document preventative maintenance
• Review quality control and patient results independently and according to standard operating procedures
• Maintain and store laboratory inventory
• Utilize resources in a responsible, efficient, and cost-effective manner
• Minimize waste
• Organize and file laboratory relevant documents
• Health center point of care laboratory
• Phlebotomy for Quest orders
• Instruct patients to self-collect swabs and urine for Panther
• Input orders in EMR
• At Home STI Testing
• Process laboratory orders for mailing collection kits to patients
• Maintain accurate records for specimens returned
• Adhere to infection control protocols and maintain a clean environment in the lab
• Adherent to quality control policies, protocols and procedures
• Troubleshoot and report problems as needed
• Perform or delegate performance of proficiency testing
• Review and is familiar with all procedures in the laboratory manual
• Maintain laboratory logs
• Maintain medical laboratory equipment by assuring all required equipment function checks, maintenance, cleaning and decontamination procedures and all other necessary quality assurance checks are performed and documented as needed
• Demonstrate flexibility and teamwork; understand the interaction between this position and others with whom the position works directly and indirectly
  
  
  
  
  

Qualifications

• 0 – 2 years’ experience
• BA/BS required in medical technology or physical science
• MT ASCP preferred but not required
• Phlebotomy experience a plus
• Experience in Microbiology preferred but not required
• Must have experience with aseptic technique
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word and Excel preferred), and Laboratory information software
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated skills prioritizing and organizing workload
• Superb attention to detail; ability to follow processes and procedures from beginning to end within established timeline
• Ability to handle discreet, confidential information
• Excellent customer service skills; ability to provide quality services to meet the individual needs of customers
• Must be able to work with bleach
  
  
  
  
  

What We Offer

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Generous paid time off including vacation time, provisions for extended sick time and 11 paid holidays
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with 3% company match
• Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account for medical expenses and/or dependent care expenses
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Discounts
  
  
  
  
  

Roles that are denoted as Hybrid require 1 day per week in the office unless the role is denoted as onsite, which requires working onsite full time or 5 days per week.

Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Planned Parenthood is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.