Medical Laboratory Scientist II, Per Diem

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Laboratory Scientist II performs waived and non-waived testing as CLIA-defined Testing Personnel, following department policies and standard operating procedures. Under general supervision, the employee works independently and efficiently to produce accurate test results and records, and uses professional-level knowledge to read and interpret results that inform diagnosis and treatment. As a CLIA-defined General Supervisor, the employee may also oversee day-to-day laboratory operations and personnel performing testing and reporting results. Under the general supervision of the Laboratory Manager and Clinical Supervisors, the role includes oversight of assigned workstations, quality control review, staff training, competency assessment, and inventory management. Testing personnel process specimens, perform tests, and report results, performing only tests authorized by the laboratory director and appropriate to their education, training, experience, and technical ability. This is an onsite, per-diem position at The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc., with a day shift and scheduled weekly hours listed as zero. The role does not require patient care.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, or a bachelor's degree in Laboratory Sciences plus a certificate or diploma in Clinical Laboratory Sciences.
Medical Technologist (ASCP) credential through the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC).
Two years of laboratory experience.
Understanding of laboratory equipment, including its operation, maintenance, and repair, and of analytical techniques.
Ability to work independently, evaluate situations, and act appropriately.
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Careful attention to detail and adherence to written protocols, including communicating identified issues to supervisors.
Ability to work as a team member and demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills.
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.
Test proficiency-testing samples in the same manner as patient samples and maintain records demonstrating this.
Follow quality-control policies and document quality-control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and maintenance.
Follow established corrective-action procedures when test systems fall outside acceptable performance levels.
Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting, correct them when appropriate, or immediately notify the appropriate 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.
Perform only tests authorized by the laboratory director and within the employee's competence.