Medical Laboratory Scientist I

200 Baystate Franklin Medical Ctr.; United States; On-site; USD 37,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Baystate Franklin Medical Center in Greenfield, MA is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist. The position requires significant technical knowledge in laboratory medicine, instrumentation, and independent result verification.

The role includes teaching, training, and supporting CAP inspections, with opportunities for special projects and cross‑functional collaboration. Candidates should hold an ASCP Medical Technologist certification or equivalent, with an Associates degree in MLS (or BA/BS in

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Medical Laboratory Science or BA/BS in Science is required.
• ASCP Medical Technologist certification is expected.
• Strong communication and computer skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Verify specimens, label and identify specimens; alert providers on critical results.
• Perform analytical procedures using manual or automated methods and verify results prior to reporting.
• Meet turnaround times and maintain acceptable productivity; communicate issues affecting results or turnaround time.
• Demonstrate advanced technical and interpretive skills; troubleshoot instrumentation and consult with supervisor as needed.
• Provide excellent communication, teamwork and customer service; document QC and issues thoroughly.
• Participate in special projects; orient and train new staff and students.
• Update procedures through independent research to ensure current methods.
• Support CAP inspection preparation by reviewing checklists, interpreting standards, and assisting in proficiency testing.
• Follow Baystate Health compliance policies and organizational standards of behavior.

Skills

Lab skills

Education

Associates Degree (Required)

BA/BS in Science

Job description

Medical Laboratory Scientist Baystate Franklin Medical Center Greenfield, MA Schedule: Full time, 40 hours a week, 1st shift

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

• in Medical Laboratory Science or BA BS in Science

Preferred Work Experience

• None Listed

Listed Skills and Competencies

• 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. Typically, 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 $27.13 - $36.69 - $50.36

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.

About Baystate Health

Baystate Health (BH) is one of New England’s leading and largest integrated health care organizations, serving a population of nearly one million people throughout western New England. With roots dating back to the founding of Springfield City Hospital in 1873, Baystate Health has been providing high-quality and compassionate health care in western Massachusetts for more than 145 years. With more than 12,000 employees, a medical staff of nearly 3,100 physicians, and a net patient service revenue of more than $1.4 billion, the ever-growing health system includes five Massachusetts hospitals and the Baystate Mary Lane Outpatient Center in Ware: Baystate Medical Center in Springfield Baystate Children's Hospital (located at Baystate Medical Center) Baystate Franklin Medical Center in Greenfield Baystate Wing Hospital in Palmer Baystate Noble Hospital in Westfield