Medical Laboratory Scientist 1 - Chemistry, Per Diem Weekend

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

2d•$33 - $41•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Laboratory Scientist I performs testing personnel duties as defined by CLIA, including specimen processing, test performance, and reporting waived and non-waived test results. Under general supervision, the scientist performs tests authorized by the laboratory manager that are appropriate to their education, training, experience, and technical abilities. After completing applicable orientation, training, and competency assessments, the scientist follows laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analysis, reporting, and maintaining patient test records. The role also involves documenting proficiency testing, quality-control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and maintenance; following corrective-action procedures when test systems do not meet acceptable performance levels; identifying and addressing problems that may affect testing or reporting; notifying the appropriate supervisory or clinical personnel when necessary; and documenting corrective actions when systems deviate from established specifications. This is an onsite, per-diem weekend position, scheduled every third weekend as needed, on the day shift. The listed hourly pay range is $33.00–$40.70, with starting pay at $33 per hour. Compensation may also include applicable differentials, premiums, incentives, and bonuses. A bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Medical Technology, or Laboratory Sciences is required; experience cannot substitute for the degree. ASCP certification is preferred, with eligibility required. Laboratory experience is preferred.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Medical Technology, or Laboratory Sciences.
Eligibility for Medical Technologist certification through the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC) is required.
Complete orientation, training, and competency assessment for applicable instruments and methods.
Perform only tests authorized by the laboratory manager and commensurate with education, training, experience, and technical abilities.

Nice To Haves

Medical Technologist certification through ASCP-BOC is preferred.
Laboratory experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Process specimens and perform authorized laboratory tests under general supervision.
Report waived and non-waived test results.
Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, result reporting, and maintenance of patient test records.
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 do not meet acceptable performance levels.
Identify problems that may affect test performance or reporting, correct them when appropriate, or immediately notify the appropriate supervisory, consulting, or director-level personnel.
Document corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from established performance specifications.