Medical Laboratory Scientist II/Hematology/Per Diem

Veterans in Healthcare; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 113,441,000 - 152,668,000; Part time

Job summary

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, MA is seeking a per diem, rotating Laboratory Technologist to perform a full spectrum of laboratory tests. The role requires measuring, analyzing, and reporting results with accuracy and timeliness to clinicians and pathologists.

The position emphasizes quality control, instrument calibration, and maintaining LIS documentation while adhering to safety and infection control policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science / Medical Technology or Biological Science.
• ASCP certified generalist or categorical Technologist or equivalent.
• Experience with computers, including web-based applications and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Prepares specimens for examination and conducts complex tests per lab procedures.
• Performs QC, calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting on instruments.
• Evaluates QC and calibration results before reporting patient results.
• Enters results into LIS and reports critical results to providers.
• Participates in continuing education and competency assessments.
• Assists in training staff and supports multitasking in a busy lab.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Quality control

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in MLS/MT or Biological Science

Tools

LIS (Laboratory Information System)

Job description

Boston, MA

• Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
• Per Diem
• Rotating

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 throughout the hospital campus

Pay Range: $39.59 – $53.28 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, geography of 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.