Medical Laboratory Scientist II, Core Hematology - Evening

Mass General Brigham•Brookline, MA

6d•$34 - $41•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Laboratory Scientist II performs waived and non-waived testing as CLIA-defined Testing Personnel. Under general supervision, this role follows department policies and standard operating procedures, performs tests, and maintains accurate results and records. The position requires professional knowledge to interpret test results used by providers in diagnosing and treating disease. As CLIA-defined General Supervisor, the Medical Laboratory Scientist II may oversee day-to-day laboratory operations and personnel performing and reporting tests. Under the general supervision of the Laboratory Manager and Clinical Supervisors, the role supervises assigned workstations, reviews quality control, trains and assesses staff competency, and manages inventory. Testing responsibilities include specimen processing, test performance, and reporting results. Staff perform only tests authorized by the laboratory director and appropriate to their education, training, experience, and technical abilities. This is an onsite, regular position at 850 Boylston Street, scheduled for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday from 1:00 PM to 9:30 PM. Patient care is not required.

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 certification through the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC), listed as MLT, MT, MLA, or Histologists.
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 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 analysis, reporting, and maintaining patient test-result records.
Test proficiency-testing samples in the same manner as patient samples and maintain the required records.
Follow quality-control policies and document quality-control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and maintenance.
Follow corrective-action policies and procedures when test systems do not meet established performance levels.
Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or result reporting, correct them when appropriate, or immediately notify the appropriate supervisor or other designated laboratory personnel.
Document corrective actions when test systems deviate from established performance specifications.
Supervise assigned workstations, including quality-control review, staff training and competency assessment, and inventory management.
Process specimens, perform authorized tests, and report test results.