Medical Laboratory Scientist- Blood Bank

Mass General Brigham; Salem (MA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Mass General Brigham's North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is seeking a Blood Bank Technologist for the day shift (16 hours) at 81 Highland Avenue. The role operates under CLIA-compliant procedures and requires a Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Medical Technology, or related field.

Rotating weekends/holidays apply. Starting rate is $31.43/hour with a $10,000 sign-on bonus discussed during interview.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Medical Technology, or Laboratory Sciences.
• Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No
• ASCP-BOC certification preferred
• 1-2 years of laboratory experience preferred
• Knowledge of laboratory equipment and analytic techniques.

Responsibilities

• Follow CLIA procedures for specimen handling, testing, and records.
• Perform routine and complex blood bank testing (ABO/Rh typing, antibody screening, compatibility testing).
• Maintain records showing proficiency testing samples are tested properly.
• Adhere to quality control policies and instrument calibrations.
• Identify and correct issues affecting test performance and notify supervisors.
• Document corrective actions for deviations.

Skills

Laboratory procedure knowledge

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology

Bachelor’s degree in Laboratory Sciences

Tools

ASCP-BOC (preferred)

Job description

Job Summary

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.

Day shift Blood Bank (16 hour)
6:30am -3pm or 7am - 3:30pm
Rotating weekends and holidays are required

Starting Rate: $31.43/hour

We’re offering a $10,000 sign-on bonus to welcome you to our team. Recognizing and valuing exceptional talent, we’re eager to discuss the exciting details of this bonus during our interview process.

Summary

Essential Functions

• As outlined by CLIA, 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.
• Perform routine and complex blood bank testing, including ABO/Rh typing, antibody screening and identification, compatibility testing, and other immunohematology
• 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; and
• Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications. 42 CFR 493.1425, 493.1495.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s Degree Clinical Laboratory Sciences required or Bachelor’s Degree Medical Technology required or Bachelor’s Degree Laboratory Sciences required and

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

No

Licenses and Credentials

Medical Technologist (ASCP) - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC) preferred

Experience

lab experience 1-2 years preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must have basic understanding of laboratory equipment and its operation, maintenance and repair and analytic techniques.
• Ability to multitask 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.

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

16

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$26.63 - $38.70/Hourly

Grade

6

In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.

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 Veteran’s 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.