About the position
At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission-from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve. At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare - people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds - to apply.
Responsibilities
- Performs procedures utilizing automated instrumentation and manual methods.
- Responsible for the accuracy, interpretation, and reporting of results with supervisor review as appropriate.
- Perform basic laboratory procedures and an expanded scope of testing independently, accurately, efficiently, and according to approved procedures.
- Perform and document quality control and corrective action on all procedures accurately and according to approved protocol.
- Document and enter test information accurately.
- Recognize factors that affect measurements and results and take appropriate action according to predetermined protocols.
- Recognize abnormal results and refer them to designated supervisory personnel.
- Perform and keep accurate records of equipment maintenance and quality control.
- Refer problems and unusual results to appropriate personnel.
- Perform clerical and support services as needed.
- Respond to customer needs and requests.
- Participate in proficiency testing according to lab policy.
- Participate in continuing education programs related to laboratories.
- Collect specimens from Central Processing and separate/deliver specimens to proper testing stations.
- Prepare reagents and controls used in conducting blood and urine tests (requires pipetting skills).
- Operate and maintain a variety of laboratory equipment such as centrifuges and automated blood analyzers.
- Measure specimens and/or reagents quantitatively using pipettes, making necessary dilutions in accordance with standard procedures using manual or automated methods.
- Perform automated and manual testing in chemistry and blood gas departments.
- Consult with supervisory technologist regarding difficult analyses or abnormal findings.
- Record all results of tests per procedure.
- Operate computer terminals to enter and retrieve pertinent laboratory information and reports, correct inaccurate laboratory data.
- Call critical patient results per lab and hospital policy and document all calls completely and in a timely manner.
- Communicate effectively with all laboratory and hospital staff, patients, and outside locations.
- Follow all safety (including infection control and hazardous material) policies and procedures.
- Notify supervisor of unsafe conditions.
- Successfully participate in safety education and all required competency activities.
- Perform interpretation of patient and quality control results accurately.
- Ensure patient results are not released until remedial actions are completed and documented.
Requirements
- Bachelors Degree in Medical Technology or Clinical Lab Science
- ASCP certification eligible OR Certification eligible CLT at MGH with one year of performance evaluations which meet or exceed expectations
- Twelve hours of documented continuing education in previous year according to lab specific policy
Benefits
- Generous sign-on bonus of $10,000 to eligible candidates
