Medical Laboratory Scientist II, Per Diem

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

20h•$34 - $41•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Laboratory Scientist II performs waived and non-waived testing as testing personnel under CLIA. Under general supervision, the role follows departmental policies and standard operating procedures, works independently, and ensures accurate test results and records. It requires professional knowledge to read and interpret results used by providers to diagnose and treat disease. The position may also serve as a CLIA General Supervisor, with delegated responsibility for day-to-day 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, competency assessment, and inventory management. Testing responsibilities include specimen processing, test performance, and reporting results, limited to tests authorized by the laboratory director and appropriate to the employee's education, training, experience, and technical abilities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, or a bachelor's degree in Laboratory Sciences and a certificate/diploma in Clinical Laboratory Sciences.
Medical Technologist certification through the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC) is required.
Two years of laboratory experience.
Understanding of laboratory equipment, including its operation, maintenance, and repair, and of analytic 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 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 that 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 do not meet acceptable performance levels.
Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting, correct them when appropriate, 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, competency assessment, and inventory management, when delegated.