Medical Laboratory Scientist I, Chemistry Lab, 40 Hours

Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH); United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH) seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist to verify samples, prepare specimens, and perform a range of complex chemical, biological, hematological, and microbiological tests using automated equipment.

You will start up instruments, run QC, calibrate devices, and maintain documentation while ensuring timely, accurate results and effective communication with clinicians.

Qualifications

• Analytic ability to perform moderately complex tests, interpret findings, perform calculations, calibrate & troubleshoot instruments used.
• Ability to identify and evaluate clinical testing problems and to effect corrective action procedures and modifications.
• Manual dexterity and acuity necessary to prepare specimens, screen specimens, prepare solutions, and operate instrumentation and a computer.
• Ability to concentrate for long periods of time, utilize good judgment, work accurately under pressure and handle stress to meet deadlines.
• Interpersonal verbal and written English language skills sufficient to exchange information with physicians and other colleagues.
• Work requires the ability to perform venipuncture techniques.
• Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications.

Responsibilities

• Verify sample identification, acceptability of sample, assess integrity of sample, and appropriateness of order according to written procedures.
• Prepare specimens for examination and perform complex tests according to established laboratory procedures.
• Perform startup, quality control, calibration, preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on instruments per protocol.
• Evaluate QC and calibration results for acceptability before reporting patient results.
• Enter test results into the LIS and report critical/urgent results to providers.
• Prioritize work to meet established turnaround times and assist in teaching new colleagues and students.
• Participate in continuing education and QA/QI projects.
• Serve as a liaison between Lab Support Services and technical departments, communicating with clients.

Skills

Analytical ability

Problem solving

Manual dexterity

Specimen preparation

Concentration

Judgment

English communication

Venipuncture

Computer skills

Education

Baccalaureate degree in science

ASCP/AMT certification preferred

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Verify sample identification, acceptability of sample, assess integrity of sample, and appropriateness of order according to written procedures. Appropriately follow procedure for sample processing. Perform follow-up procedures on rejected/missing samples according to protocol.

Prepares specimens for examination and performs complex chemical, biological, hematological, immunologic, microscopic, and/or bacteriological tests according to established laboratory procedures. Uses automated equipment and instruments capable of performing tests simultaneously.

Performs and documents start-up, quality control, calibration, preventative maintenance and troubleshooting procedures on instruments and laboratory equipment per established laboratory protocols. Evaluates QC and calibration results for acceptability following established laboratory policies before reporting patient results. Assists with inventory management to maintain adequate supplies for patient testing.

Ensures accuracy of test results. Evaluates test results, enters test results into the LIS and reports critical/urgent test results to providers according to established laboratory policies. Reviews own work to ensure that all work products are accurate, consistent with standards, and produced in a timely manner.

Demonstrate ability to prioritize work by completing assignments according to written procedures without excessive waste within established turnaround times.

Assist as appropriate in teaching new colleagues and students.

Participates in mandatory and voluntary continuing education to stay current with developments in the field of laboratory medicine.

Completes all required competency assessments including the running and resulting of proficiency testing samples. Participates in QA/QI projects.

Serves as liaisons between Lab Support Services and technical departments and provides timely communications and resolution of problems to clients outside the labs.

Job Description:

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Baccalaureate degree with a concentration in science

Licensure, Certification, Registration: Not required but certification by American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) Board of Registry or by American Medical Technologists (AMT) for Medical Laboratory personnel preferred. Once certified, promoted to Medical Lab Scientist 2.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

• - Analytic ability to perform moderately complex tests, interpret findings, perform calculations, calibrate & troubleshoot instruments used.
• - Ability to identify and evaluate clinical testing problems and to effect corrective action procedures and modifications.
• - Manual dexterity and acuity necessary to prepare specimens, screen specimens, prepare solutions, and operate instrumentation and a computer.
• - Ability to concentrate for long periods of time, utilize good judgment, work accurately under pressure and handle stress to met deadlines.
• - Interpersonal verbal and written English language skills sufficient to exchange information with physicians and other colleagues.
• - Work requires the ability to perform venipuncture techniques.
• - Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications.

Experience : Preferred but not required.

Pay Range:
$36.00 - $48.45

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geographyof work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled