Medical Lab Scientist I, Cytopathology- Evening
About The Position
The Medical Laboratory Scientist I works as Testing Personnel under CLIA and, under general supervision, processes specimens, performs authorized waived and non-waived tests, and reports test results. Testing responsibilities must match the employee’s education, training, experience, and technical abilities. After completing orientation, training, and competency assessments, the employee follows laboratory procedures for specimen handling, testing, reporting, and patient-result records; maintains proficiency-testing records; adheres to quality-control policies; documents quality-control activities, calibrations, and maintenance; and follows corrective-action procedures when test systems do not meet acceptable performance levels. The employee must identify problems that could affect test performance or reporting, correct them or promptly notify the appropriate supervisor or consultant, and document corrective actions taken when systems deviate from established specifications. This is a regular, onsite, 40-hour-per-week evening-shift position at 275 Charles Street. The starting rate is $33 per hour, and the listed pay range is $33.00–$40.70 per hour. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is available to eligible candidates. Compensation may also include applicable differentials, premiums, incentives, and bonuses. The employer describes its benefits as comprehensive but does not specify individual benefits in this posting.
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.
- Basic understanding of laboratory equipment and its operation, maintenance, and repair, and of 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 certification through the ASCP Board of Certification is preferred; proven eligibility is required.
Responsibilities
- Process specimens and perform authorized waived and non-waived tests, then report test results.
- Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining patient test-result records.
- Maintain records demonstrating that 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 performed.
- Follow established corrective-action procedures when test systems do not meet acceptable performance levels.
- Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting; correct them or immediately notify the appropriate supervisor, consultant, or director.
- Document corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from established performance specifications.
Benefits
- $10,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates.
- Comprehensive benefits; specific benefits are not listed.
- Career advancement opportunities.
- Differentials, premiums, incentives, and bonuses where applicable.
- Recognition programs designed to celebrate contributions and support professional growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
