Medical Lab Scientist I

Baystate Health; Westfield (MA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 64,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay & Benefits

Tuition & Training

Career Growth

Regional Opportunities

Retirement Plan with Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Onsite Parking

Shift Differential

Job summary

Baystate Health is seeking a Medical Lab Scientist to join the laboratory at Baystate Noble Hospital in Westfield, Massachusetts. This per diem, third-shift role supports diagnostic testing across the system and collaborates with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care.

The incumbent performs assays, verifies specimen integrity, and maintains quality control while contributing to CAP readiness.

Qualifications

• ASCP MT certification required.
• Associates degree in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Verifies appropriateness of specimens, labels and identifies specimens; alerts providers regarding critical results.
• Performs analytical procedures following written protocols and QC; verifies validity of results.
• Performs assays and reports results within established turnaround times; prioritizes work.
• Demonstrates high level technical, interpretive and evaluation skills; troubleshoots instrumentation when needed.
• Exhibits strong communication, teamwork and customer service; maintains thorough documentation.
• Participates in special projects or studies with minimal supervision.
• Assists in updating procedures through independent research.
• Supports CAP inspection prep via checklist review and proficiency testing.
• Maintains awareness of compliance policies and promotes BH standards of behavior.
• Observes and upholds BH organizational standards.

Skills

Associates degree

MLT through the ASCP

Job description

Medical Lab Scientist

Baystate Health Careers

Department: Laboratory

Location: Baystate Noble Hospital

Job Type: Per diem

Shift: 3rd shift

Make an Impact with Baystate Health

Baystate Health is seeking a Medical Lab Scientist to join our laboratory at Baystate Noble in Westfield , Massachusetts. Our laboratory provides essential diagnostic testing that supports patient care across the organization, working closely with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals to deliver quality care.

Schedule Details

• Job Type: Per diem
• Shift: Over nights
• Hours: 0
• Schedule: 3rd
• Weekend Requirement: Rotating coverage as needed

Benefits That Support You

At Baystate Health, you get the best of both worlds: the resources, stability, and career opportunities of a large integrated healthcare system with the supportive culture of a community-focused organization.

Depending on eligibility, benefits may include:

• Competitive Pay & Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including local Health New England plans.
• Tuition & Training: Tuition assistance, CEUs, and professional development opportunities.
• Career Growth: Clinical advancement, leadership development, and internal career opportunities.
• Regional Opportunities: Career options across Baystate Health hospitals, practices, and services throughout western Massachusetts.
• Retirement: Retirement savings and employer match.
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO for eligible employees.
• Additional Benefits: Onsite parking and shift differential available.

About Baystate Health

Baystate Health is an integrated healthcare system serving patients and communities throughout western Massachusetts. Our network includes Baystate Medical Center, Baystate Children’s Hospital, Baystate Noble Hospital, Baystate Franklin Medical Center, Baystate Wing Hospital, Baystate Medical Practices, and Baystate Home Health & Hospice.

Whether you provide direct patient care, clinical services, or operational support, your work at Baystate Health helps improve the health of the communities we serve.

Required Skills

• Associates degree
• MLT through the ASCP

Start Your Career at Baystate Health

You Belong at Baystate.

Summary:

Incumbent possesses and utilizes significant technical knowledge and skill regarding principles and techniques of laboratory medicine as well as instrumentation. Performs a wide variety of assays/procedures within a clinical laboratory service with documented expertise. Works independently and assesses test results for validity prior to reporting. Performs method evaluations, advanced projects, writes/updates procedures, assist in CAP inspection preparation, may order supplies/maintain inventory, specialized training, performs specialized/highly complex testing. When teaching or training able to include a higher level of theory. Position requires excellent verbal communication, significant computer skills and ability to interface with a broad spectrum of health care professionals in a collaborative manner.

Job Responsibilities:

**1)**Verifies appropriateness of specimens, accurately labels and identifies specimens. Alerts appropriate health care provider(s) regarding critical results.

**2)**Carries out analytical procedures utilizing manual or automated methods, following written protocols. Verifies validity of results prior to reporting by observing established quality control criteria prior to reporting. Produces results that meet established departmental standards for accuracy and precision with minimal repetition or problems. Incumbent demonstrates significant documented skill and experience.

**3)**Performs assays and reports results within established turnaround times. Prioritizes work and maintains acceptable level of productivity. Communicates regarding issues that may affect quality of results and/or turnaround time.

**4)**Incumbent demonstrates high level technical, interpretive and evaluation skills. Serves as a resource to identify or solve problems. Communicates with work team and/or supervisor regarding problems. Performs basic trouble shooting of instrumentation, referring issues to supervisor or department lead as necessary.

**5)**Demonstrates excellent communication, teamwork and customer service skills. Records of work performed, quality control and documentation of issues are thorough and complete, consistent with all departmental requirements and those of regulatory agencies. Courteous and helpful in all interactions with patients, visitors, co-workers and health care providers.

**6)**Participation in special projects or studies with minimal supervision.

**7)**Assists in maintenance and updating procedures through independent research to ensure current and appropriate methods.

**8)**As assigned, support CAP inspection preparation by participating in checklist review, interpretation of standards, implementing corrective action, and proficiency testing program.

**9)**Maintains awareness of and follows all corporate and BH Pathology compliance policies and procedures.

**10)**Observes and promotes the BH organizational standards of behavior.

Required Work Experience:

1)AS with MT certification must have met prior NCA experience requirements

Preferred Work Experience:

1)BA BS formal training or experience sufficient to obtain certification

Skills and Competencies:

1)Basic to Intermediate laboratory skills acquired through experience or clinical training

Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate’s relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.

Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum

$34.34 - $39.47 - $46.69

Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.