Medical Lab Scientist II: Point of Care

3200 North Shore Medical Center, Inc.; Salem (MA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

North Shore Medical Center, Inc. seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist II (testing personnel under CLIA) to perform waived and non-waived testing under supervision. The role includes supervising lab operations, ensuring accurate results, and maintaining records.

Strong knowledge of test procedures and QC is required. Starting rate is $32.37/hour for day shift with 38 hours per week, no weekends or holidays; a $10,000 sign-on bonus is offered to join the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or Laboratory Sciences required.
• ASCP certification (MLT/MT/MLA/Histologists) required.
• 1–2 years lab experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform waived and non-waived testing per SOPs.
• Supervise day-to-day laboratory operations and staff.
• Review quality control, training, competency, and records.

Skills

Lab equipment knowledge

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Physician communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree Medical Technology

Bachelor's Degree Laboratory Sciences

ASCP Certification

Job description

Site: North Shore Medical Center, Inc. Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries.

Job Summary Starting Rate

Starting Rate: $32.37/hour Day Shift No weekends or holidays required Flexible shifts- 38 hour/week 8 hours 4 days/week 6 hours on any day the employee chooses We're offering a $10,000 sign-on bonus to welcome you to our team.

Summary

The Medical Laboratory Scientist II, in their role as Testing Personnel as defined by CLIA, may perform waived and non-waived testing. Under general supervision, carries out all policies and performs all tests in accordance with the department's standard operating procedures. Works independently in an efficient and organized manner to assure accurate results and records. The work requires a professional level of knowledge to read and interpret accurately test results used by providers in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. The Medical Laboratory Scientist II, in their role as General Supervisor as defined by CLIA, may be delegated the responsibility of the day-to-day supervision or oversight of the laboratory operations and personnel performing testing and reporting results. Under the general supervision of the Laboratory Manager and Clinical Supervisors, the Medical Laboratory Scientist II is responsible for supervision of assigned workstations, including Quality Control (QC) review, training, competency assessment of staff, and inventory management. The testing personnel are responsible for specimen processing, test performance, and reporting test results. Each individual performs only those tests that are authorized by the laboratory director and require a degree of skill commensurate with the individual's education, training, or experience, and technical abilities. Does this position require Patient Care? No

Essential Functions

• After successful completion of orientation, training, and competency assessment on all instruments/methods applicable to their role- Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining records of patient test results.


• Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples.


• Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and maintenance performed.


• Follow the laboratory's established corrective action policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance.


• Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results, and either must correct the problems or immediately notify the general supervisor, technical consultant, technical supervisor, clinical consultant, or director.


• Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.

Qualifications

• Education Bachelor's Degree Medical Technology required or Bachelor's Degree Laboratory Sciences required and Other Certificate/Diploma Clinical Laboratory Sciences required


• Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Licenses and Credentials

• Medical Technologist (ASCP) [MLT, MT, MLA, Histologists] - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC) required

Experience

• lab experience 1-2 years required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must have an understanding of laboratory equipment and its operation, maintenance and repair and analytic techniques.


• Must have the ability to work independently, evaluate situations and act appropriately.


• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.


• Must have the ability to pay careful attention to detail and to adhere to written protocols, including communication with supervisors when issues are identified.


• Must be able to perform as a team member.


• Excellent interpersonal skills.


• Ability to interact professionally and effectively with numerous staff, including physicians, hospital personnel, employees, and patients.


• Basic knowledge of federal, state and accreditation requirements.

Additional Job Details (if applicable) Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)


• Walking Frequently (34-66%)


• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)


• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)


• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs


• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)


• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)


• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)


• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)


• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)


• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)


• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)


• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)


• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)


• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)


• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)


• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)


• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)


• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)


• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)


• Talking Constantly (67-100%)


• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

81 Highland Avenue

Scheduled Weekly Hours

38

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$26.63 - $38.70/Hourly Grade 6

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EEO Statement:

3200 North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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