Medical Laboratory Scientist

Mass General Brigham•Northampton, MA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Laboratory Scientist II, in their role as Testing Personnel as defined by CLIA, may perform waived and non-waived testing. Under general supervision, carries out all policies and performs all tests in accordance with the department's standard operating procedures. Works independently in an efficient and organized manner to assure accurate results and records. The work requires a professional level of knowledge to read and interpret accurately test results used by providers in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. The Medical Laboratory Scientist II, in their role as General Supervisor as defined by CLIA, may be delegated the responsibility of the day-to-day supervision or oversight of the laboratory operations and personnel performing testing and reporting results. Under the general supervision of the Laboratory Manager and Clinical Supervisors, the Medical Laboratory Scientist II is responsible for supervision of assigned workstations including Quality Control (QC) review, training, competency assessment of staff and inventory management. The testing personnel are responsible for specimen processing, test performance and for reporting test results. Each individual performs only those tests that are authorized by the laboratory director and require a degree of skill commensurate with the individual's education, training or experience, and technical abilities.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Medical Technology required or Bachelor's Degree Laboratory Sciences required and Other Certificate/Diploma Clinical Laboratory Sciences required
lab experience 1-2 years required
Proficient in laboratory equipment operation, maintenance, repair, and analytical techniques
Demonstrated ability to work independently, assess situations, and respond appropriately
Skilled at multitasking in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy
Strong attention to detail and adherence to SOPs and regulatory protocols
Proactive in identifying and communicating issues to supervisors
Effective team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to interact professionally with a wide range of personnel including physicians, hospital staff, and patients
Working knowledge of CLIA, CAP, and other applicable federal, state, and accreditation requirements

Nice To Haves

Medical Technologist (ASCP) - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC) preferred
Willingness to assist with inventory control, implementation of new QC materials, and participation in method validations and instrument verification as needed

Responsibilities

Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results
Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples
Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed
Follow the laboratory's established corrective action policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance
Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either must correct the problems or immediately notify the general supervisor, technical consultant, technical supervisor, clinical consultant or director
Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications