Medical Laboratory Scientist II, Chemistry - Nights

massgeneralbrigham; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $10,000

Job summary

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist II to join our Testing Personnel under CLIA guidance. You will perform waived and non-waived tests, follow SOPs, and ensure accurate results and documentation.

Under supervision, you may supervise operations, QC review, training, and inventory management, with day-to-day oversight by the Laboratory Manager. The role requires a Bachelor's in Medical Technology or Laboratory Sciences and ASCP certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or Laboratory Sciences is required.
• ASCP-BOC certification or eligible for certification is required.
• Minimum of 2 years lab experience is required.
• Ability to read and interpret test results used in diagnosis and treatment.

Responsibilities

• Follow procedures for specimen handling, processing, and test reporting.
• Maintain records showing proficiency testing and quality control.
• Supervise QC review, training, competency, and inventory management as assigned.
• Identify and correct issues affecting test performance and reporting.
• Interact professionally with staff, physicians, and patients as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Professional communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree Medical Technology or Bachelor’s Degree Laboratory Sciences

Job description

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, 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

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 $33.99/hour. Hourly pay is based on experience, education, and certifications, plus additional differentials, premiums, and incentives where applicable.

Summary

The Medical Laboratory Scientist II, in their role as Testing Personnel as defined by CLIA, may perform waived and non-waived testing. Under general supervision, carries out all policies and performs all tests in accordance with the department's standard operating procedures. Works independently in an efficient and organized manner to assure accurate results and records. The work requires a professional level of knowledge to read and interpret accurately test results used by providers in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases.

The Medical Laboratory Scientist II, in their role as General Supervisor as defined by CLIA, may be delegated the responsibility of the day-to-day supervision or oversight of the laboratory operations and personnel performing testing and reporting results. Under the general supervision of the Laboratory Manager and Clinical Supervisors, the Medical Laboratory Scientist II is responsible for supervision of assigned workstations including Quality Control (QC) review, training, competency assessment of staff, and inventory management. The testing personnel are responsible for specimen processing, test performance, and for reporting test results. Each individual performs only those tests that are authorized by the laboratory director and require 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

As outlined by CLIA, after successful completion of orientation, training and competency assessment on all instruments/methods applicable to their role:

• 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.

Qualifications

Education

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

Licenses and Credentials

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

Experience

lab experience 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 Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (