Medical Laboratory Scientist I

Baystate Health; Palmer (MA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Baystate Health in Massachusetts is seeking a Medical Technologist with strong laboratory knowledge to perform a wide range of assays, interpret results, and ensure quality control. The role requires independent work, CAP inspection support, and collaboration with health care professionals.

Responsibilities include specimen verification, manual/automated procedures, meeting Turnaround Times, troubleshooting instrumentation, training staff, and participating in special projects.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Science or related field required.
• Medical Technologist certification (ASCP) preferred/required.

Responsibilities

• Verify specimen suitability and proper labeling; alert providers of critical results.
• Perform manual and automated analytical procedures following written protocols and QC criteria.
• Report results within established Turnaround Times; communicate issues affecting quality or turnaround time.
• Troubleshoot instrumentation and support CAP inspection preparations as needed.
• Maintain thorough documentation of work, QC, issues, and compliance with policies.

Skills

Basic to intermediate lab skills

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Summary:

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, may take paid call, 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 and is a resource to other staff in at least one section of the laboratory service.

**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 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. Orients and trains new employees and teaches students incorporating theory and clinical significance.

**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 BHS Pathology compliance policies and procedures

**10)**Observes and promotes the BHS organizational standards of behavior

### Required Work Experience:

1) in Medical Laboratory Science or BA BS in Science

### Preferred Work Experience:

1)None Listed

### Skills and Competencies:

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

Education:

Associates Degree (Required)

Certifications:

Medical Technologist - American Society for Clinical PathologyAmerican Society for Clinical PathologyAmerican Society for Clinical Pathology

Compensation

Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typical, 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

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

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.