Medical Laboratory Scientist (Hematology)

RIH Rhode Island Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 41,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

RIH Rhode Island Hospital is seeking a Pathology Technologist to perform complex clinical laboratory tests across multiple sections under supervision. The role includes calibrating instruments, reporting results, and maintaining quality controls while supporting student training and new staff orientation.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor's degree in a laboratory science and ASCP or equivalent certification, with at least one year of clinical lab experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a lab science such as chemical, physical, biological, clinical laboratory science, medical technology or closely related field.
• CREDENTIALS: National certification by ASCP or equivalent in any offered category; or eligible for national certification with ABHES/NAACLS training; or qualifying as a technologist under CLIA.
• Ability to operate equipment and instruments and perform procedures in assigned laboratory section.
• Physical and visual dexterity to conduct and interpret tests; ability to stand for long periods.
• Experience and skill to provide patient care considerations across aging and developmental stages.

Responsibilities

• Prepares solutions, reagents and stains following standard laboratory formulas and procedures; may prepare variations for special tests.
• Performs complex clinical laboratory tests in one or more sections and monitors testing procedures and results.
• Type and cross-match blood and ensure compatibility between patient and donor.
• Identify unusual blood incompatibility factors and atypical conditions in blood specimens.
• Identify and quantify formed elements of blood and coagulation factors.
• Isolate microorganisms from clinical specimens and perform antibiotic susceptibility tests.
• Perform chemical analyses of body fluids to determine levels of glucose, electrolytes, drugs and alcohol.
• Record and review test results and relay to physicians.
• Assist in instruction of students and orientation of new employees; participate in training.
• Perform quality control checks on equipment and reagents and calibrate/maintain equipment.

Skills

Clinical laboratory experience

Quality control procedures

Test result interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in a lab science or closely related field

Tools

Laboratory equipment operation

Instrument calibration

Job description

Summary

The Pathology Technologist reports to the Pathology Manager. Under general supervision and within department policies and procedures, performs various complex clinical laboratory tests in one or more of the laboratory sections of the Pathology Department. Work requires a professional level of knowledge in order to read and interpret test results, especially those which are abnormal or atypical. Responsibilities include calibrating instruments, reporting test results, conducting quality controls, and the like. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

Responsibilities

Prepares and determines suitable of solutions, reagents and stains following standard laboratory formulas and procedures; may prepare variations of same for special tests. Performs complex clinical laboratory tests in one or more sections of the Pathology Department, which require a professional level of knowledge in order to monitor testing procedures and parameters, and to interpret and analyze test results. Some examples of tests performed include: Performs routine and specialized blood tests to: Type and cross-match blood and assumes responsibility for compatibility between patient and donor. Isolate and identify any unusual or abnormal blood incompatibility factors and Identify atypical conditions in blood specimens. Performs standard hematologic procedures, as well as more specialized and difficult procedures, such as: Identifying and quantifying all formed elements of blood (i.e. platelets, leukocytes, etc.) and Identifying coagulation factors. Isolates microorganisms from a variety of clinical specimens with emphasis on rapid detection of pathogenic organisms using specialized morphological and biochemical methods. Performs antibiotic susceptibility tests. Performs chemical analyses of body fluids in order to determine conditions, such as level of glucose, sodium potassium, chlorides, carbon dioxide, drugs and alcohol in the blood. Records and reviews test results for accuracy and prepares test reports; relay test results and/or reports to physicians or others authorized to receive them. Discusses findings with physicians when necessary. Assists in the instruction of students and residents and in the orientation of new employees to an assigned laboratory section. Performs quality control checks on equipment and reagents, records values and uses results to identify potential problems. Performs new tests and procedures during development stages and makes recommendations for modification and establishment of new tests and procedures. Monitors equipment operation; sets up and calibrates equipment, troubleshoots operational problems and performs preventative maintenance and minor repairs. Logs in specimen and maintains records of specimen during tests; walks to patient floors, draws patient blood samples following established procedures and transports specimens to Pathology for testing. Cleans and maintains laboratory equipment, glassware, instruments, work benches and so forth.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a lab science such as chemical, physical, biological, clinical laboratory science, medical technology or closely related field or equivalent education and experience as defined by CLIA standards. CREDENTIALS: National certification by ASCP or equivalent in any of the offered categories such as Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Hematology, or any other recognized categorical certifications. OR Eligible for national certification with laboratory training including completion of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by the ABHES, NAACLS, or other organization approved by HHS OR Previously qualified or could have qualified as a technologist as defined by CLIA standards for testing personnel. The ability to operate equipment and instruments and to perform all procedures and tests within assigned laboratory section and interpret them accurately. The physical and visual dexterity necessary to conduct and interpret tests. The physical ability to stand and work at laboratory benches. Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care patients with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.

Experience

One year experience in a clinical laboratory.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Exposure to odors, infectious materials, toxins and other hazardous substances. Visual strain is encountered while closely examining specimens. Regularly required to stand, lift and carry supplies, etc.

Pay Range

$29.53-$48.72

EEO Statement

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location

Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Work Type

M-F 7am-330p alternating weekends and holidays

Work Shift

Day Daily Hours: 8 hours

Driving Required

No

About the Company

As Rhode Island's largest health system and private employer, Brown University Health is the state's premier provider of health services and includes the only Level I Trauma Center for southeastern New England. Today, more than 20,000 people work at Brown University Health and bring their unique skills, experiences, and compassion to their jobs every day. Formed in 1994, Brown University Health is a not-for-profit health system based in Providence, RI comprising three teaching hospitals of The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University: Rhode Island Hospital and its Hasbro Children's; The Miriam Hospital; and Bradley Hospital, the nation’s first psychiatric hospital for children; Newport Hospital, Saint Anne's Hospital and Morton Hospital, community hospitals offering a broad range of health services; Gateway Healthcare, the state’s largest provider of community behavioral health care; and Brown Health Medical Group, the largest multi-specialty practice in Rhode Island. Brown University Health is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity of cultural background, race, gender, age, religion, identity, ability, and perspectives - we are actively committed to a diverse workforce that represents the patients and community that we serve. We are invested in creating a respectful, inclusive, and equitable environment that supports the holistic well-being of our employees and their families. Join us and help build a healthier future for our patients - and for yourself.