Senior Medical Lab Generalist - Night Shift

The General Hospital Corporation; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital is seeking a Senior Medical Lab Scientist to join our clinical team. The role emphasizes accurate test method selection, verification of procedures, and adherence to CMS-approved proficiency testing under CLIA guidelines.

The position includes responsibilities to maintain quality control, ensure timely reporting of results, and supervise staff competency with regular in-service training.

Qualifications

• CMS-approved proficiency testing program enrollment is required.
• CLIA requirements knowledge and proficiency testing timelines must be followed.
• Establishing and maintaining a quality control program is essential.

Responsibilities

• Select test methodologies appropriate for clinical use of results.
• Verify test procedures and establish performance characteristics (precision/accuracy).
• Ensure enrollment in CMS-approved proficiency testing and that results are reported within program time frames; respond to issues with corrective actions.
• Establish a quality control program and set acceptable analytical performance levels; maintain them throughout testing.

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

We're offering a generous sign-on bonus of $10,000 to eligible candidates who join our team. Recognizing and valuing exceptional talent, we're excited to discuss the details of this bonus during the interview process.

Senior Medical Lab Scientist

About Brigham & Women's Faulkner Hospital

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, an affiliate of Mass General Brigham, is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve. Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital is a 171- bed non-profit, community teaching hospital located in JamaicaPlaine directly across the street from the Arnold Arboretum. Founded… use HTML formatting.

Reports to: Clinical Manager and Clinical Supervisor

Role and Responsibility

• Responsible for the selection of test methodology appropriate for the clinical use of the test results.
• Responsible for the verification of the test procedures performed and the establishment of the laboratory's test performance characteristics, including the precision and accuracy of each test and test system.
• Responsible for ensuring enrollment and participation in a CMS-approved proficiency testing (PT) program for the testing performed; ensuring PT samples are tested in accordance with the CLIA requirements, and that PT results are returned within the time frames established by the PT program; PT reports are reviewed by the appropriate staff, including Medical Director, and corrective action plans are followed when PT results are unacceptable or unsatisfactory.
• Responsible for establishing a quality control program appropriate for the testing performed and establishing the parameters for acceptable levels of analytical performance, ensuring these levels are maintained throughout the entire testing process.
• Responsible for resolving technical problems and ensuring that remedial actions are taken whenever test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.
• Responsible for ensuring that patient test results are not reported until corrective actions have been taken and the test system is functioning properly.
• Responsible for identifying the training needs and assuring that each individual performing tests receives regular in-service training and education appropriate for the type and complexity of laboratory services provided.
• Responsible for evaluating the competency of all testing personnel and assuring that staff maintain their competency to perform test procedures and report test results promptly, accurately, and proficiently.
• Responsible for evaluating and documenting the performance of individuals at least semi-annually during their first year and annually thereafter unless test methodology or instrumentation changes; in that case, performance must be reevaluated to include the use of the new test methodology or instrumentation.

Additional Responsibilities under the Direction of the Clinical Manager and Clinical Supervisor

• Performs qualitative and quantitative tests and procedures using instruments and/or manual methods on blood, plasma, and other body fluids according to laboratory policies. Demonstrates the use of two patient identifiers.
• Prepares samples and reagents for testing according to laboratory policies.
• Operates all instruments/analyzers per established procedures or instructions in the applicable operator's manual.
• Performs routine maintenance, function checks, or calibrations on equipment according to policies and documents.
• Recognizes instrument malfunctions, documents problems, performs troubleshooting and repair according to established guidelines. Alerts supervisor or designee as needed.
• Performs quality control for all reagents and instruments according to policies. Documents quality control results. Responsible for documenting all out-of-range QC results and corresponding corrective actions.
• Responsible for the accuracy, interpretation, and reporting of test results according to laboratory policies.
• Identifies aberrant patient test results, recognizes factors that affect results, and takes appropriate action; seeks assistance in resolution as needed. Documents all corrective actions.
• Participates in QA/QI activities as required.
• Participates in Proficiency Testing