Medical Lab Scientist I, Cytopathology- Evening

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Laboratory Scientist I works under general supervision as CLIA-defined Testing Personnel. The role is responsible for specimen processing, test performance, and reporting waived and non-waived test results, performing only tests authorized by the laboratory manager and appropriate to the individual’s education, training, experience, and technical abilities. Following orientation, training, and competency assessment, the employee follows laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining patient-test records. The employee also maintains proficiency-testing records, documents quality-control activities and instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance, follows corrective-action procedures when systems do not meet acceptable performance levels, identifies and addresses or promptly reports problems that could affect testing or results, and documents corrective actions when systems deviate from established specifications. This is an onsite, 40-hour-per-week evening-shift role at 275 Charles Street. The hourly pay range is $33.00–$40.70, with starting rate based on experience, education, and certifications, and possible differentials, premiums, and incentives. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is offered to eligible candidates; details are discussed during the interview process.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Medical Technology, or Laboratory Sciences; experience cannot substitute for the degree.
0–1 year of laboratory experience required.
Must have a basic understanding of laboratory equipment and its operation, maintenance, and repair, as well as analytic techniques.
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Careful attention to detail and ability to adhere to written protocols, including communicating identified issues to supervisors.
Ability to work as a team member.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to interact professionally and effectively with physicians, hospital personnel, employees, and patients.

Nice To Haves

Medical Technologist credential from the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC) is preferred; proven eligibility is required.

Responsibilities

Process specimens and perform tests authorized by the laboratory manager, including waived and non-waived testing.
Report test results and maintain records of patient test results according to laboratory procedures.
Maintain records showing proficiency-testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples.
Follow quality-control policies and document quality-control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and maintenance.
Follow established corrective-action procedures when test systems are outside acceptable performance levels.
Identify problems that could adversely affect test performance or reporting, correct them when appropriate, or immediately notify the appropriate supervisor or consultant.
Document corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from established performance specifications.