Medical Laboratory Scientist

Brown Medicine•Cranston, RI

26d•$30 - $49•Onsite

About The Position

The Pathology Technologist reports to the Pathology Manager and, under general supervision and within department policies and procedures, performs complex clinical laboratory tests in one or more sections of the Pathology Department. The role requires professional knowledge to monitor testing procedures, interpret and analyze results, particularly abnormal or atypical results, calibrate instruments, report results, and conduct quality control. The position also supports the development and modification of tests and procedures, equipment maintenance and troubleshooting, specimen handling, and instruction and orientation of students, residents, and new employees. Brown University Health employees are expected to role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence in interactions with patients, customers, and colleagues.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in laboratory science, such as chemical, physical, biological, clinical laboratory science, or medical technology, or a closely related field; equivalent education and experience as defined by CLIA standards may qualify.
National certification by ASCP or equivalent in a relevant category, such as Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Microbiology, Chemistry, or Hematology; alternatively, eligibility for national certification with qualifying laboratory training, or qualification under CLIA standards for testing personnel.
Ability to operate equipment and instruments, perform procedures and tests within the assigned laboratory section, and interpret results accurately.
Physical and visual dexterity necessary to conduct and interpret tests.
Physical ability to stand and work at laboratory benches.
Demonstrated knowledge and skills to provide patient care with consideration of aging processes, human development stages, and cultural patterns throughout the care process.
One year of experience in a clinical laboratory.

Responsibilities

Prepare solutions, reagents, and stains according to laboratory formulas and procedures, including variations for special tests.
Perform complex clinical laboratory tests in one or more Pathology Department sections; monitor procedures and parameters and interpret and analyze results.
Perform routine and specialized blood tests, including blood typing and cross-matching, compatibility assessment, identification of abnormal blood incompatibility factors, and detection of atypical conditions in blood specimens.
Perform standard and specialized hematologic procedures, including identifying and quantifying formed blood elements and identifying coagulation factors.
Isolate and identify microorganisms from clinical specimens using morphological and biochemical methods, emphasizing rapid detection of pathogenic organisms; perform antibiotic susceptibility tests.
Analyze body fluids for substances such as glucose, sodium, potassium, chlorides, carbon dioxide, drugs, and alcohol.
Record and review results for accuracy, prepare test reports, and relay results or reports to physicians or other authorized recipients.
Discuss findings with physicians when necessary.
Assist in instructing students and residents and orienting new employees to an assigned laboratory section.
Perform quality control checks on equipment and reagents, record values, and use results to identify potential problems.
Perform tests and procedures during development stages and recommend modifications or establishment of new tests and procedures.
Monitor equipment operation; set up and calibrate equipment, troubleshoot operational problems, and perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs.
Log and maintain specimen records during testing; walk to patient floors, draw blood samples according to established procedures, and transport specimens to Pathology.
Clean and maintain laboratory equipment, glassware, instruments, and work benches.