Medical Lab Scientist I - Day Shift

Boston Children’s Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Boston Children’s Hospital is seeking a skilled medical laboratory professional to perform a variety of moderate and highly complex diagnostic tests under supervision. You will help ensure accuracy, quality control, and proper documentation, while supporting colleagues and physicians with timely results.

The role expects an associate degree in Medical Laboratory Science, with a preferred bachelor’s degree and national certification.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science program required.
• Bachelor's Degree with ASCP/NAACLS accredited Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science program preferred.
• 2 years Clinical laboratory experience and an Associate's degree OR No experience with Bachelor's degree
• 3 years of Clinical Lab Science experience preferred
• National certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of moderate and highly complex diagnostic laboratory testing under general supervision.
• May perform specialized procedures in special laboratory sections.
• Evaluate results and determine abnormal/critical findings per guidelines.
• Record results with documentation for clinical interpretation.
• Perform quality control, maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of equipment.
• Participate in department continuing education.
• Provide general assistance to less experienced staff.
• Communicate principles to physicians and staff.

Education

Associate's Degree in Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science

Bachelor's Degree with ASCP/NAACLS accredited Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science program

Job description

Position/Department Summary

Performs a variety of routine and highly specialized diagnostic tests and specialized procedures. Assures quality of the results and communicates relevance of results to other health care professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performing a variety of moderate and highly complex and diagnostic laboratory testing under general supervision in the laboratory.
• May perform specialized procedures in special laboratory sections unique to each laboratory’s discipline.
• Evaluating whether the results are abnormal/critical and takes appropriate action internally/externally according to laboratory guidelines.
• Recording results of tests with all supporting documentation for clinical interpretation.
• Performing regularly scheduled quality control, preventative maintenance, and calibration of equipment according to laboratory guidelines. Performs all troubleshooting and repair.
• Participating in department continuing education including training program expanding scope of knowledge.
• Providing general assistance to less experienced laboratory personnel.

• Communicating principle/theory to physicians and other professional staff.
• Ensuring accurate test results by following good lab practices. Can identify problems as if unsure of resolution seeks appropriate assistance.
• Performing a variety of special projects and additional work as needed/assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree in Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science program required
• Bachelor's Degree AND successful completion of an ASCP/NAACLS accredited Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science program preferred.

Experience:

• 2 years Clinical laboratory experience and an Associate's degree OR No experience with Bachelor's degree
• 3 years of Clinical Lab Science experience preferred

Certification/Registration Preferred:

• National certification preferred

Sign on Bonus:

• $7,500 one time sign on bonus

Employee Referral bonus:

• $2,000.00

Shift/hours:

• Monday - Friday: 7:00am - 3:30pm, including rotating weekend/holiday