Medical Laboratory Scientist II/Hematology/Day Shift/40hours

Veterans in Healthcare; Boston (MA); Presencial; USD 55 000 - 73 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, MA, is seeking a full-time Medical Laboratory Technologist to perform complex tests, verify results, and report findings to pathologists and clinicians. The role requires ASCP certification eligibility and a bachelor’s degree in medical lab science or related field.

Responsibilities include specimen prep, instrument QC, calibration, maintenance, data entry into LIS, and timely reporting.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science / Medical Technology or Biological Science required.
• ASCP certified generalist or categorical Technologist or equivalent accreditation or letter of Technologist eligibility required.
• Non-certified applicants must acquire certification within 12 months of hire or promotion.
• Experience with computers required, including web based applications and Microsoft applications.

Responsabilidades

• Performs tests and confirms accuracy of results.
• Prepares specimens for examination and uses automated equipment.
• Performs startup, QC, calibration and maintenance on instruments.
• Evaluates test results and reports to providers per policy.
• Documents results in LIS and communicates critical results.
• Participates in continuing education and QA/QI projects.
• Assists in evaluating new methods and procedures under leadership.

Conhecimentos

Written Communications

Oral Communications

Knowledge

Team Work

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Independence of Action

Decision Making

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science / Medical Technology or Biological Science

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Boston, MA

• Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
• Full-time
• Day

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

Job Summary: Performs tests, confirms accuracy of results and reports laboratory findings to the Pathologists and other Clinicians.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Prepares specimens for examination. 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. Assists with inventory management to maintain adequate supplies for patient testing.
• Performs routine testing, preparing of specimens, and evaluation of test results. Evaluates QC and calibration results for acceptability following established laboratory policies before reporting patient results.
• 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
• 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.
• Participates in the evaluation of new methods, procedures and instruments and in the development of technical standard operating procedures under the direction of the laboratory leadership.
• Adheres to all established laboratory safety and infection control policies and procedures. Follows all OSHA guidelines.
• Answers basic client questions and inquiries. Asks for assistance from co-workers, Team Leads, and Supervisor to ensure client questions and inquires have been satisfactorily answered.
• Assist in the training of staff and demonstrates ability to juggle multiple priorities.

Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science / Medical Technology or Biological Science required.

Preferred Education

None.

Required Work Experience

Experience not required but preferred.

License/Registration/Certification

ASCP certified generalist or categorical Technologist or equivalent accreditation or letter of Technologist eligibility from ASCP required. Non-certified applicants must successfully acquire certification within 12 months of hire or promotion.

Other

Experience with computers required, including web based applications and Microsoft applications.

Competencies

Decision Making

Ability to make decisions that are guided by general instructions and practices requiring some interpretation. May make recommendations for solving problems of moderate complexity and importance.

Problem Solving

Ability to address problems that are varied, requiring analysis or interpretation of the situation using direct observation, knowledge and skills based on general precedents.

Independence of Action

Ability to follow precedents and procedures. May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines. Seeks assistance when confronted with difficult and/or unpredictable situations. Work progress is monitored by supervisor/manager.

Written Communications

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written English with internal and external customers.

Oral Communications

Ability to comprehend and converse in English to communicate effectively with medical center staff, patients, families and external customers.

Knowledge

Ability to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of concepts, practices and policies with the ability to use them in complex varied situations.

Team Work

Ability to work collaboratively in small teams to improve the operations of immediate work group by offering ideas, identifying issues, and respecting team members.

Customer Service

Ability to provide a high level of customer service and staff training to meet customer service standards and expectations for the assigned unit(s). Resolves service issues in the assigned unit(s) in a timely and respectful manner.

Physical Nature of the Job

Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently to move objects. Some elements of the job are sedentary, but the employee will be required to stand for periods of time or move through out the hospital campus.

Pay Range

$39.59 – $53.28