Medical Laboratory Scientist

Aptive•Boston, MA

14d•$32 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

Medical Laboratory Technician (Clinical Laboratory Scientist) Location VA Boston Healthcare System (VABHS) West Roxbury Campus – Boston, MA Metro Area Hours: Days: 8hr shifts available; Second Shift (Swing) - Mix of 8hr shifts and 10hrshifts. Nights - Mostly 12hr shifts Compensation: 32/hr-38/hr pending shift allotment Position Summary The Medical Laboratory Technician (Clinical Laboratory Scientist) provides on-site clinical laboratory services to beneficiaries of the Department of Veterans Affairs at the VA Boston Healthcare System. The technician supports diagnostic and treatment decisions by performing laboratory testing in accordance with VA policies, CLIA standards, and the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Requirements

Minimum three (3) years of recent experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician or Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Must be ASCP or AMT Certified
BLS AHA
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in a biological or chemical science, or a closely related field.
Education and training consistent with laboratory testing responsibilities
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English fluently
Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently in a clinical laboratory environment

Responsibilities

Perform clinical laboratory testing in assigned laboratory sections in accordance with established procedures
Accurately analyze, verify, and report laboratory test results
Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory instruments and equipment
Ensure compliance with CLIA, CAP, VA, and laboratory quality assurance standards
Follow infection control, patient safety, and information security protocols
Maintain accurate documentation and records in VA laboratory systems
Participate in quality control, proficiency testing, and performance improvement activities
Communicate effectively with clinical staff regarding test results and laboratory issues
Protect patient privacy and confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA and VA regulations
Perform routine chemistry testing using automated instrumentation, including Abbott Architect ci8200, Abbott Alinity, Advanced Instruments Osmos, Polymedco OC80, and manual chemistry methods. Responsibilities include routine daily and weekly quality control and instrument maintenance.
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Perform routine blood bank functions, including crossmatching, antibody screening and identification, selected cell panels, and processing blood and blood products for weekly issue or emergency requests. Responsibilities also include routine daily and weekly quality control procedures using tube and gel technology.
Perform routine hematology and coagulation testing using automated instrumentation, including Sysmex, ACL Top, Alcor iSed, and manual hematology and coagulation methods. Duties include routine daily and weekly quality control and instrument maintenance.
Perform routine microbiology testing using both manual and automated methods. Duties include plating, Gram staining, reading and subculturing plates, Microscan setup, PCR testing, and other routine microbiology procedures.
Perform patient and quality control testing in accordance with established protocols and actively participate in the College of American Pathologists (CAP) Proficiency Testing Program.
Independently test, evaluate, document, and report patient testing and quality control results. The employee will identify, document, and resolve any issues related to specimen collection, processing, testing, or reporting