Medical Laboratory Scientist I, Hematology - Evening

Partner's Healthcare; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist I to join our testing team at 90 Blossom Street. This role processes specimens, performs tests, and reports results under CLIA guidance, with a focus on accuracy and patient safety.

We offer a generous sign-on bonus of 10,000 USD for eligible candidates and starting pay of 33 USD per hour, with additional differentials based on experience, education, and certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in clinical lab sciences or related field.
• ASCP-BOC eligibility preferred.
• 1–2 years lab experience.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and team communication.

Responsibilities

• Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining records of patient test results.
• Maintain records that demonstrate proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples.
• Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, calibrations, and maintenance.
• Identify problems that may affect test performance and notify supervisor or director.
• Document corrective actions when test systems deviate from performance specifications.

Skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Communication with staff

Quality control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences

Job description

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The General Hospital CorporationMass 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 and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

We're offering a generous sign-on bonus of $10,000 to eligible candidates who join our team. Recognizing and valuing exceptional talent, we're excited to discuss the details of this bonus during the interview process.Starting rate is $33/hour. Hourly pay is based on experience, education, and certifications, plus additional differentials, premiums, and incentives where applicable.

Summary

The Medical Laboratory Scientist I, in their role as Testing Personnel as defined by CLIA, is responsible for specimen processing, test performance, and reporting of both waived and non-waived test results. Under general supervision, each individual performs only those tests authorized by the laboratory manager and requiring a degree of skill commensurate with the individual's education, training or experience, and technical abilities.Does this position require Patient Care?No

Essential Functions

• Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining records of patient test results.
• Maintain records that demonstrate proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples.
• Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, and 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 correct the problems or immediately notify the general supervisor, technical consultant, technical supervisor, clinical consultant, or director.
• 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

Licenses and Credentials

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

Experience

lab experience 1-2 years required

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.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type OnsiteWork Location 90 Blossom StreetScheduled Weekly Hours 40Employee Type RegularWork Shift Evening (United States of America)Pay Range $27.95 - $40.70/HourlyGrade 6

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The General Hospital Corporation 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.

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