Per Diem Clinical Lab Scientist: Diagnostic Testing & Quality

Boston Children’s Hospital; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus $2,000

Job summary

Boston Children’s Hospital is seeking a Laboratory Technician to perform a range of diagnostic tests and specialized procedures under supervision. You will ensure quality results and communicate their relevance to health care teams in Boston and Needham.

The role requires an Associate’s Degree in Medical Technology/MLS (Bachelor’s with ASCP/NAACLS preferred). Experience in clinical labs is valued and a National certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science program required.
• Bachelor’s Degree with ASCP/NAACLS accredited program preferred.
• 2 years clinical lab experience with Associate degree, or no experience with Bachelor’s degree.
• 3 years of Clinical Lab Science experience preferred.
• National certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of moderate and highly complex diagnostic laboratory testing under general supervision.
• May perform specialized procedures in special laboratory sections.
• Evaluate results for abnormal/critical values and act per guidelines.
• Document results with supporting documentation for clinical interpretation.
• Perform quality control, maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of equipment.
• Participate in continuing education and train less experienced staff.
• Communicate principles to physicians and staff; ensure good lab practices.

Skills

Quality control

Documentation

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Associate’s Degree in Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science

Bachelor’s Degree with ASCP/NAACLS accredited program

Job description

Position/Department Summary
Performs a variety of routine and highly specialized diagnostic tests and specialized procedures. Assures quality of the results and communicates relevance of results to other health care professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performing a variety of moderate and highly complex and diagnostic laboratory testing under general supervision in the laboratory.
• May perform specialized procedures in special laboratory sections unique to each laboratory’s discipline.
• Evaluating whether the results are abnormal/critical and takes appropriate action internally/externally according to laboratory guidelines.
• Recording results of tests with all supporting documentation for clinical interpretation.
• Performing regularly scheduled quality control, preventative maintenance, and calibration of equipment according to laboratory guidelines. Performs all troubleshooting and repair.
• Participating in department continuing education including training program expanding scope of knowledge.
• Providing general assistance to less experienced laboratory personnel.

• Communicating principle/theory to physicians and other professional staff.
• Ensuring accurate test results by following good lab practices. Can identify problems as if unsure of resolution seeks appropriate assistance.
• Performing a variety of special projects and additional work as needed/assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree in Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science program required
• Bachelor’s Degree AND successful completion of an ASCP/NAACLS accredited Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science program preferred.

Experience:

• 2 years Clinical laboratory experience and an Associate’s degree OR No experience with Bachelor’s degree
• 3 years of Clinical Lab Science experience preferred

Certification/Registration Preferred:

• National certification preferred

Employee Referral bonus:

• $2,000.00

Shift/hours:

• Per Diem - this position will float between Boston and Needham locations
• Covering Sick and vacation time - off