Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist, Reference Lab

Davita Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist for dayshift duties in Boston. This role involves overseeing laboratory operations, processing specimens, and ensuring accurate test results. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and have significant lab experience, along with required certifications. A generous sign-on bonus is offered to eligible candidates who join the committed team.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of lab experience required.
• Medical Technologist (ASCP) certification required.
• Proficiency in specimen handling and test performance.

Responsibilities

• Process specimens, perform tests, and report results accurately.
• Oversee daily laboratory operations and staff.
• Maintain quality control and document test procedures.

Skills

Data Analysis

Quality Control

Technical Supervision

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology

Bachelor's Degree in Laboratory Sciences

Job description

Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist, Dayshift
7 AM to 3:30 PM
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.
Summary
As required by CLIA, testing personnel are responsible for specimen processing, test performance, and reporting test results. Each individual is authorized to perform only those tests approved by the laboratory director and requiring a level of skill corresponding to their education, training, experience, and technical abilities. The individual works independently, efficiently, and in an organized manner to ensure accurate results and records. This position demands professional knowledge to accurately interpret test results, which are critical for providers in diagnosing and treating diseases.
The Medical Laboratory Scientist, Senior I, in their role as Technical Supervisor, Technical Consultant, or General Supervisor as defined by CLIA, may be entrusted with overseeing the technical aspects of the laboratory. This includes day-to-day supervision and oversight of laboratory operations and personnel performing testing and reporting results. Under the general supervision of the Technical Director and Clinical Supervisors, the Senior Technologist I is responsible for managing assigned workstations, including Quality Control (QC) review, training, competency assessments, and inventory management.
Does this position require Patient Care?
No
Essential Functions
After successful completion of orientation, training, and competency assessment on all instruments/methods applicable to their role
Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining records of patient test results.
Maintain records that demonstrate proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples.
Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, documenting all quality control activities, instrument calibrations, and maintenance performed.
Follow the laboratory's corrective action policies and procedures whenever test systems fall outside established acceptable performance levels.
Be capable of identifying issues that may affect test performance or result reporting, and either correct the problem or promptly notify the general supervisor, technical consultant, technical supervisor, clinical consultant, or director.
Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications (42 CFR 493.1425, 493.1495).

Education
Bachelor's Degree Clinical Laboratory Sciences required or Bachelor's Degree Medical Technology required or Bachelor's Degree Laboratory Sciences required and

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Licenses and Credentials
Medical Technologist (ASCP) - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC) required

Experience
lab experience 3-5 years required

Physical Requirements

Standing Frequently (34-66%)

Walking Frequently (34-66%)

Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)

Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)

Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs

Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)

Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)

Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)

Balancing Frequently (34-66%)

Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)

Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)

Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)

Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)

Reaching Frequently (34-66%)

Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)

Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)

Feeling Constantly (67-100%)

Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)

Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)

Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)

Talking Constantly (67-100%)

Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.