Medical Lab Scientist II

Boston Children's Hospital • Needham, MA

108d

About The Position

Performs a variety of routine and highly specialized diagnostic tests and specialized procedures. Assures quality of the results and communicates relevance of results to other health care professionals.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree AND successful completion of an ASCP/NAACLS accredited Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science program required.
• Bachelor's Degree AND successful completion of an ASCP/NAACLS accredited Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science program preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of Clinical Lab Science experience required.
• 5 years Clinical lab experience preferred.
• National certification preferred.
• Certification required for related science degreed individuals.

Responsibilities

• Performing a variety of moderate and highly complex diagnostic laboratory testing under general supervision in the laboratory.
• May perform specialized procedures in special laboratory sections unique to each laboratory's discipline.
• Evaluating whether the results are abnormal/critical and takes appropriate action internally/externally according to laboratory guidelines.
• Recording results of tests with all supporting documentation for clinical interpretation.
• Performing regularly scheduled quality control, preventative maintenance, and calibration of equipment according to laboratory guidelines.
• Performing all troubleshooting and repair.
• Participating in department continuing education including training program expanding scope of knowledge.
• Providing general assistance to less experienced laboratory personnel.
• Communicating principle/theory to physicians and other professional staff.
• Ensuring accurate test results by following good lab practices.
• Identifying problems and seeking appropriate assistance if unsure of resolution.
• Performing a variety of special projects and additional work as needed/assigned.
• Observing guides, verifying and checking documentation of less experienced lab personnel.
• Training and teaching laboratory personnel and others.
• Contributing to the continuing education program.
• May act as lead in absence of supervisor/manager.
• May prepare schedule or draft procedures.

Benefits

• $7,500 one time sign on bonus.
• Competitive compensation.
• Flexible schedules.
• Affordable health, vision and dental insurance.
• Child care and student loan subsidies.
• Generous levels of time off.
• 403(b) Retirement Savings plan.
• Pension.
• Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement.
• Cell phone plan discounts.
• Discounted rates on T-passes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree