Sr Medical Laboratory Scientist Hematology

Brown University Health; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking a Sr. Medical Technologist who reports to the Pathology Manager and may oversee testing operations in a laboratory section.

The role involves handling non-routine and specialized tests, applying advanced problem solving, and guiding other technical staff. The incumbent will contribute to education of students and residents, stay current with literature, and participate in staff development and performance reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science or closely related field or equivalent per CLIA standards.
• National certification (or eligible) in Medical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology by ASCP or equivalent.
• Advanced or Master’s degree work is desired but knowledge can come from experience.
• Ability to operate equipment and perform procedures and interpret results.
• Ability to care for patients considering aging, development and cultural factors.

Responsibilities

• Prepares solutions, reagents and stains per standard procedures; may tailor for special tests.
• Applies advanced knowledge to conduct, interpret routine and innovative tests.
• Participates in research projects and helps develop new lab procedures.
• Serves as a technical resource and guides staff in solving complex problems.
• Reviews relevant literature to stay current on procedures and innovations.
• May contribute topics to journals or present within area of specialization.
• Provides clinical education for students and residents; may conduct formal sessions.
• Participates in staff selection and performance reviews; may perform duties of a Pathology Technologist.

Skills

Advanced testing skills

Technical guidance

Laboratory procedures

Education

Bachelor's degree in medical lab science

ASCP certification

Master's degree (desired)

Tools

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

SUMMARY: The Sr. Medical Technologist reports to the Pathology Manager. Is assigned individually and may include responsibility for overseeing the operations and personnel performing testing in a specific laboratory section. Performs non-routine and/or includes specialized tests and analyses. Such tests and analyses require the regular application of advanced problem solving and/or research skills due to their unusually difficult and complex nature and/or their innovative and developmental nature. Individuals will be assigned to a specific laboratory section or discipline.

Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

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 and/or experience in a specific laboratory section in order to conduct and interpret routine, specialized and/or innovative tests and analyses.

Participates in research projects within assigned laboratory section as well as the review, analysis, development and implementation of new and improved clinical laboratory procedures and techniques.

Utilizes advanced knowledge in order to function as a technical resource person for other technical personnel within the Specialists’ area of specialization, providing guidance and direction in resolving difficult problems, such as discerning the cause of unusual or atypical reactions, setting up complex testing procedures, trouble-shooting equipment and instrumentation malfunctions, defining testing parameters and the like.

Regularly reviews technical/professional literature (i.e., journals, research papers, books, etc.) on topics pertinent to area of specialization in order to remain current on new procedures, innovations, etc.

May periodically contribute topics to professional journals, etc. presenting research ad opinions within area of specialization.

Regularly provides for the clinical education and experience of students and residents within area of specialization.

May conduct formal classroom sessions to students and others presenting topics, analyses, technical background information, etc. from area of specialization.

May interview and make recommendations for selection of staff. May participate in performance reviews of staff.

May perform many of the duties of a Pathology Technologist when required.

MINIMUM 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.

Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care patients with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.

EXPERIENCE

One year job related (specialized) work experience, in addition to any equivalent work experience required to offset formal training at the Masters level.

Works in a laboratory environment, exposed to infectious materials, toxins and other hazardous substances.

The physical and visual dexterity necessary to conduct and interpret clinical laboratory tests.

The physical ability to work standing or at laboratory benches and to lift supplies, etc.

Pay Range

$32.56-$53.71

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location

Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Work Type

M-F 6:30am-3pm Rotatating Weekends and Holidays

Work Shift

Day

Daily Hours

8 hours

Driving Required

No