Medical Laboratory Scientist II, Special Coagulation Lab

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Laboratory Scientist II, serving as Testing Personnel under CLIA, performs waived and non-waived testing in accordance with departmental policies and standard operating procedures. Under general supervision, the position works independently and efficiently to produce accurate results and records, applying professional knowledge to read and interpret test results used in diagnosing and treating diseases. Testing personnel handle specimen processing, perform tests, and report results, and may perform only tests authorized by the laboratory director that match their education, training, experience, and technical abilities. The role may also be delegated 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 scientist supervises assigned workstations, including quality control review, staff training and competency assessment, and inventory management. The position is onsite at 80 Blossom Street, works 40 scheduled hours per week on the day shift, and does not require patient care. Starting pay is $33.99 per hour, with a stated pay range of $33.99–$40.70 per hour. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is available to eligible candidates.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, or a bachelor’s degree in Laboratory Sciences plus a certificate or diploma in Clinical Laboratory Sciences; experience cannot substitute for the degree.
Medical Technologist certification through the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC) is required.
Two years of laboratory experience is required.
Understanding of laboratory equipment, its operation, maintenance and repair, and analytical techniques.
Ability to work independently, evaluate situations, and act appropriately.
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Careful attention to detail and ability to follow written protocols, including communicating identified issues to supervisors.
Ability to work as a team member.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact professionally and effectively with physicians, hospital personnel, employees, and patients.
Basic knowledge of federal, state, and accreditation requirements.

Responsibilities

Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining patient test-result records.
Maintain records demonstrating 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 policies and procedures when test systems fall outside acceptable performance levels.
Identify problems that could adversely affect test performance or reporting; correct them or immediately notify the appropriate laboratory supervisor, consultant, or director.
Document corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from established performance specifications.
Supervise assigned workstations, including quality-control review, staff training and competency assessment, and inventory management, when delegated.
Process specimens, perform authorized tests, and report test results.