Medical Laboratory Scientist II, Special Coagulation Lab

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

10d•$34 - $41•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Laboratory Scientist II works in the Special Coagulation laboratory as CLIA-defined testing personnel and may perform waived and non-waived testing. Under general supervision, the role follows departmental policies and standard operating procedures, performs testing, and maintains accurate results and records. The work requires professional knowledge to interpret test results used by providers to diagnose and treat disease. The role may also be delegated CLIA-defined general supervisor responsibilities for day-to-day oversight of laboratory operations and personnel performing tests 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. Testing responsibilities include specimen processing, test performance, and reporting results. The employee performs only tests authorized by the laboratory director and commensurate with their education, training, experience, and technical abilities. This is an onsite, regular, 40-hour-per-week day-shift position at 80 Blossom Street. Patient care is not required. The hourly pay range is $33.99–$40.70, based on factors including experience, education, and certifications. Eligible candidates may receive a $10,000 sign-on bonus.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, or bachelor's degree in Laboratory Sciences plus a Clinical Laboratory Sciences certificate or diploma.
Medical Technologist certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC), with listed credentials including 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 and interact professionally and effectively with physicians, hospital personnel, employees, and patients.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
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 laboratory quality-control policies and document quality-control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and maintenance performed.
Follow established corrective-action policies and procedures when test systems are outside 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 and competency assessment, and inventory management, when delegated general-supervisor responsibilities.
Process specimens, perform authorized tests, and report test results.