Medical Laboratory Scientist II

Salem Hospital; Salem (MA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

North Shore Medical Center, Inc. seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist II for full-time day shift at our onsite laboratory.

The MLS II will perform waived and non-waived testing under CLIA regulations, ensuring accurate processing, testing, interpretation and reporting of results. The role includes supervising daily laboratory operations as delegated, quality control review, staff training, and competency assessment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Medical Technology or Laboratory Sciences required.
• ASCP-BOC certification required.
• Lab experience 1-2 years required.
• Note: experience cannot replace the degree.

Responsibilities

• Perform waived and non-waived testing per SOPs.
• Ensure accurate specimen processing and result reporting.
• Maintain quality control and staff competency assessments.
• Oversee daily operations and testing personnel as delegated.
• Train new employees and participate in competency reviews.
• Adhere to CLIA and lab policies.

Skills

Independent work

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Professional communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree Medical Technology or Laboratory Sciences

Tools

ASCP-BOC Certification

Job description

Site: North Shore Medical Center, Inc.

Mass 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

Starting Rate: $32.37/hour

Full time-Day shift

Chemistry

Summary

The Medical Laboratory Scientist II functions as both Testing Personnel and, when delegated, a General Supervisor under CLIA regulations. Under general supervision, the incumbent performs waived and non-waived testing in accordance with laboratory policies and standard operating procedures, ensuring accurate specimen processing, test performance, result interpretation, documentation, and reporting. In a supervisory capacity, the Medical Laboratory Scientist II may may be delegated to oversee daily laboratory operations and testing personnel, including quality control review, staff training and competency assessment, inventory management, and oversight of assigned workstations, while ensuring all testing is performed by qualified personnel authorized by the Laboratory Director based on their education, training, experience, and technical competency.

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 that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples.
• Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, 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 must 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.
• Rotates every third weekend and holiday as assigned.
• May participate in training of new employees/students.
• May participate in competency assessment of technical staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's Degree Medical Technology required or Bachelor's Degree Laboratory Sciences required and Other Certificate/Diploma Clinical Laboratory Sciences required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Licenses and Credentials

Medical Technologist (ASCP) [MLT, MT, MLA, Histologists] - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC) required

Experience

lab experience 1-2 years required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must have an understanding of laboratory equipment and its operation, maintenance and repair and analytic techniques.
• Must have the ability to work independently, evaluate situations and act appropriately.
• Ability to multi-task 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.
• Basic knowledge of federal, state and accreditation requirements.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasinally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

81 Highland Avenue

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$32.37 - $38.70/Hourly

Grade

6At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

EEO Statement:

3200 North Shore Medical Center, Inc. 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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