Per Diem-Medical Lab Scientist - Franciscan

Boston Children’s Hospital; Brighton (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Referral Bonus $2,000

Job summary

Boston Children’s Hospital is seeking a Per Diem Medical Laboratory Technician to perform a variety of diagnostic tests and specialized procedures. The role involves ensuring quality results and communicating relevance to interpreting clinicians.

The position will float between Boston and Needham locations, primarily covering sick and vacation time as needed. Responsibilities include testing, result review, documentation, QC, calibration, and participation in educational activities.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science program is required.
• Bachelor’s Degree with ASCP/NAACLS accredited program is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of moderate and highly complex laboratory testing under general supervision.
• May perform specialized procedures in sections unique to each laboratory’s discipline.
• Evaluate whether results are abnormal/critical and take appropriate action.
• Record results with supporting documentation for clinical interpretation.
• Perform quality control, preventive maintenance, and calibration of equipment per guidelines.
• Participate in department continuing education and training.
• Provide general assistance to less experienced personnel.
• Communicate theory to physicians and staff.
• Ensure accurate test results by following good lab practices.
• Perform special projects and additional tasks as needed.

Education

Associate’s Degree in Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science program

Bachelor’s Degree AND ASCP/NAACLS accredited Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science program (preferred)

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