Clinical Lab Technologist I, Evening- Microbiology

Mass General Brigham • Boston, MA

2d • $28 • Onsite

About The Position

Site: The Brigham and Women's 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. Transfers Campaign EEO Statement: Massachusetts General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. Applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged. From <https://partners.taleo.net/enterprise/fluid?root=requisitions_view&requisitions_view=RequisitionView&isNavigationCompleted=true> We’re offering a generous sign-on bonus of $5,000 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. Starting rate is $28.32 and increases with relavent experience. Job Summary Summary The Clinical Laboratory Technologist (CLT1), in their role as testing personnel, is responsible for specimen processing, test performance, and reporting waived and non-waived test results. Under general supervision, each individual performs only those tests that are authorized by the laboratory director and require a degree of skill commensurate with the individual's education, training, experience, and technical abilities. Under general supervision, the CLTII, in their role as Testing Personnel as defined by CLIA, carries out all policies and performs all tests in accordance with the department's standard operating procedures. Works independently in an efficient and organized manner to assure accurate results and records. The work requires a professional level of knowledge to read and interpret test results accurately, which are used by providers in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Does this position require Patient Care? No Essential Functions As outlined by CLIA, 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 that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples. Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies; document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and maintenance performed. Follow the laboratory's established corrective action policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance. Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results, and either correct the problems or immediately 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).

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Laboratory Sciences required or Bachelor's Degree Other required
• Laboratory experience preferred, but will train.
• 0-1 year preferred
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have the ability to pay careful attention to detail and to adhere to written protocols, including communication with supervisors when issues are identified.
• Must be able to perform as a team member.
• Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to interact professionally and effectively with numerous staff including physicians, hospital personnel, employees, and patients.

Responsibilities

• Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining records of patient test results.
• Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples.
• Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies; document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and maintenance performed.
• Follow the laboratory's established corrective action policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance.
• Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results, and either correct the problems or immediately 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).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level