Senior Coagulation Lab Scientist — Lead & Innovate

Brown University Health; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 68,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health in Providence, RI seeks a Sr. Medical Technologist to lead testing in a designated lab section, perform advanced, routine, and innovative analyses, and serve as a technical resource for staff.

You will contribute to education of students and residents, review literature, and participate in development of new procedures while upholding the organization’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, or closely related field or equivalent education and experience as defined by CLIA standards.
• National certification (or eligible) in Medical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology by ASCP or equivalent.
• Advanced or Master’s Degree work in the area of specialization is desired but specialized knowledge can also be obtained through equivalent work experience.
• The ability to operate equipment and instruments and to perform all procedures and tests within assigned laboratory section and interpret them for accuracy.
• Knowledge of aging processes, human development, and cultural patterns in patient care.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and determines suitability of solutions, reagents and stains following standard laboratory procedures; may prepare variations of same for special tests.
• Applies an advanced level of knowledge to conduct and interpret routine, specialized and/or innovative tests and analyses.
• Participates in research projects within assigned laboratory section and helps develop and implement new procedures.
• Provides technical guidance to other staff and resolves complex testing issues.
• Keeps current with literature and may contribute to journals or presentations.
• Educates students and residents; may conduct formal classroom sessions.
• May participate in staff selection and performance reviews.
• May perform duties of Pathology Technologist when required.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Equipment operation

Test interpretation

Student/Resident education

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science / Medical Technology

National certification in MLS/MT (ASCP) or equivalent

Advanced or Master’s degree work (preferred)

Tools

None

Job description

Brown University Health in Providence, RI seeks a Sr. Medical Technologist to lead testing in a designated lab section, perform advanced, routine, and innovative analyses, and serve as a technical resource for staff.

You will contribute to education of students and residents, review literature, and participate in development of new procedures while upholding the organization’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.