Medical Laboratory Scientist II, Foxborough Lab, Weekend Per Diem

Mass General Brigham•Foxborough, MA

5d•$34 - $41•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 position carries out testing independently and in an efficient, organized manner to produce accurate results and records used by providers in diagnosing and treating disease. The role may also serve as a CLIA-defined general supervisor, overseeing day-to-day laboratory operations and staff performing testing 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 personnel process specimens, perform tests, and report results, and may perform only tests authorized by the laboratory director and commensurate with their education, training, experience, and technical abilities. The role requires one weekend shift per month, with Saturday and Sunday shifts from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. This is an onsite position at 20 Patriot Place.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, or a bachelor’s degree in Laboratory Sciences plus a certificate or diploma in Clinical Laboratory Sciences; experience cannot substitute for the degree.
Medical Technologist certification through the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC) is required.
1–2 years of laboratory experience required.
Understanding of laboratory equipment and its operation, maintenance, repair, and 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 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.
Maintain records showing 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 corrective-action policies and procedures when test systems fall outside established acceptable performance levels.
Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting, correct them when appropriate, or immediately notify the designated supervisor, consultant, or director.
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.