Medical Laboratory Scientist II, Hematology - Evening

Mass General Brigham • Boston, MA

2d • $27 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. We’re offering a generous sign-on bonus of $10,000 to eligible candidates who join our team. Recognizing and valuing exceptional talent, we’re excited to discuss the details of this bonus during the interview process. Job Summary Medical Laboratory Scientist II Evening 32 hours The Medical Laboratory Scientist II, in their role as Testing Personnel as defined by CLIA, may perform waived and non-waived testing. Under general supervision, they carry out all policies and perform all tests in accordance with the department’s standard operating procedures. They work independently in an efficient and organized manner to ensure accurate results and records. This role requires a professional level of knowledge to accurately read and interpret test results used by providers in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. The Medical Laboratory Scientist II, in their role as General Supervisor as defined by CLIA, may be delegated responsibility for day-to-day supervision or oversight of laboratory operations and personnel performing testing and reporting results. Under the general supervision of the Laboratory Manager and Clinical Supervisors, the Medical Laboratory Scientist II is responsible for supervision of assigned workstations, including quality control (QC) review, training, competency assessment of staff, and inventory management. Testing personnel are responsible for specimen processing, test performance, and reporting test results. Each individual performs only those tests authorized by the laboratory director and requiring a degree of skill commensurate with the individual’s education, training, experience, and technical abilities. Does this position require Patient Care? No Essential Functions As outlined by CLIA, after successful completion of orientation, training, and competency assessment on all instruments and methods applicable to the role Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analysis, reporting, and maintenance of patient test records Maintain records demonstrating that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples Adhere to laboratory quality control policies and document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and maintenance performed Follow established corrective action policies and procedures when test systems are not within acceptable performance levels Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of results, and correct them or immediately notify appropriate supervisory personnel Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from established performance specifications

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Medical Technology required or Bachelor's Degree Laboratory Sciences required
• Certificate/Diploma Clinical Laboratory Sciences required
• Medical Technologist (ASCP) [MLT, MT, MLA, Histologists] - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC) required
• lab experience 1-2 years required
• Must have an understanding of laboratory equipment and its operation, maintenance and repair and analytic techniques.
• Must have the ability to work independently, evaluate situations and act appropriately.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have the ability to pay careful attention to detail and to adhere to written protocols, including communication with supervisors when issues are identified.
• Must be able to perform as a team member.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interact professionally and effectively with numerous staff, including physicians, hospital personnel, employees, and patients.
• Basic knowledge of federal, state and accreditation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analysis, reporting, and maintenance of patient test records
• Maintain records demonstrating that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples
• Adhere to laboratory quality control policies and document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and maintenance performed
• Follow established corrective action policies and procedures when test systems are not within acceptable performance levels
• Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of results, and correct them or immediately notify appropriate supervisory personnel
• Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from established performance specifications

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees