Medical Laboratory Scientist II, Generalist - Part Time

Mass General Brigham • Boston, MA

9d • $32 - $39 • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Laboratory Scientist II performs waived and non-waived testing as CLIA-defined Testing Personnel. Under general supervision, the position follows department policies and standard operating procedures, performs tests, and maintains accurate results and records. The role requires professional knowledge to accurately read and interpret test results used by providers to diagnose and treat disease.

As a CLIA-defined General Supervisor, the Medical Laboratory Scientist II may be delegated day-to-day oversight of laboratory operations and testing personnel. Under the general supervision of the Laboratory Manager and Clinical Supervisors, the position 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 may perform only tests authorized by the laboratory director and appropriate to their 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 (ASCP) credential through the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC), with listed categories including MLT, MT, MLA, or Histologists.
• 1–2 years of laboratory experience.
• Experience cannot be accepted in lieu of the required degree.

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 laboratory 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 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 and competency assessment, and inventory management, as assigned.

Benefits

• $10,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates.
• Competitive base pay, comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable, and recognition programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level