Per Diem-Medical Lab Scientist - Franciscan

Boston Children’s Hospital; Town of Brighton (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Job summary

Boston Children’s Hospital is seeking a Per Diem Medical Laboratory Technician to perform a variety of diagnostic tests and specialized procedures with general supervision. This role supports quality control, documentation, and communication of results to clinical teams across Boston and Needham locations.

The position requires an Associate's Degree in Medical Technology or Medical Laboratory Science and offers opportunities for growth through continuing education and cross‑disciplinary

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required.
• Bachelor’s degree and completion of an ASCP/NAACLS accredited MT/MLS program preferred.
• 2 years clinical laboratory experience and an Associate’s degree OR no experience with a Bachelor’s degree.
• 3 years of Clinical Lab Science experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of moderate and highly complex diagnostic laboratory testing.
• May perform specialized procedures in sections unique to each discipline.
• Evaluate abnormal/critical results and take actions per guidelines.
• Record results with supporting documentation for clinical interpretation.
• Perform quality control, maintenance, and calibration of equipment.

Skills

Quality control

Laboratory testing

Documentation

Education

Associate’s Degree in Medical Technology

Bachelor’s Degree in MT/MLS (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