Medical Laboratory Scientist II, Per Diem

massgeneralbrigham; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist II to perform testing under CLIA guidelines, including specimen processing and reporting results. The role requires independent work with a professional knowledge base to ensure accurate results used for patient care.

Starting rate is $32.37/hour, with additional differentials and incentives where applicable. This onsite per diem position is located at 1153 Centre Street and covers holidays, weekends, and call-outs

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or Laboratory Sciences.
• Licensure: ASCP Board of Certification (MLT/MT/MLA/Histologists) required.
• Minimum 2 years of lab experience.

Responsibilities

• Follow procedures for specimen handling, processing, testing, reporting, and record-keeping.
• Maintain records that demonstrate proficiency testing samples are tested properly.
• Adhere to quality control policies, calibrations, and maintenance.
• Identify and address issues affecting test performance and notify supervisors as needed.
• Document corrective actions when test systems deviate from specifications.

Skills

Test result interpretation

Quality control

Detail-oriented

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree Medical Technology

Bachelor's Degree in Laboratory Sciences

ASCP Certification or equivalent

Job description

Site: Brigham and Women's Faulkner 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

Starting rate is $32.37/hour. Hourly pay is based on experience, education, and certifications, plus additional differentials, premiums, and incentives where applicable.

Hours: This position is an as needed role filling it for holidays, weekends, call outs, etc.

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

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 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)

Remote Type: Onsite

Work Location: 1153 Centre Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0

Employee Type: Per Diem

Work Shift: Rotating (United States of America)

Pay Range: $32.37 - $38.70/Hourly

Grade: 6

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings