Medical Laboratory Scientist II, Core Hematology - Evening

Mass General Brigham•Brookline, MA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Laboratory Scientist II performs waived and non-waived testing as defined by CLIA and, under general supervision, follows department policies and standard operating procedures. The role independently performs testing in an efficient and organized manner, producing accurate results and records and interpreting test results used by providers to diagnose and treat disease. The position may also be delegated day-to-day supervision or oversight of laboratory operations and testing personnel as a CLIA General Supervisor. 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 personnel process specimens, perform tests, and report results. Individuals perform only tests authorized by the laboratory director and appropriate to their education, training, experience, and technical abilities. This is an onsite, 40-hour-per-week evening position at 850 Boylston Street. The posting states a Monday–Friday schedule of 1:00 PM to 9:30 PM.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, or a bachelor’s degree in Laboratory Sciences and a certificate or diploma in Clinical Laboratory Sciences.
Medical Technologist credential through the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC) required; the posting lists MLT, MT, MLA, and 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 adhere to 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 staff, 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 showing 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 result reporting, correct them when appropriate, or immediately notify the designated supervisor or other responsible laboratory personnel.
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.