Senior Medical Lab Scientist, Chemistry

Mass General Brigham•Jamaica Plain, MA

10d•$32 - $47•Onsite

About The Position

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. We’re offering a generous sign-on bonus of $10,000 to eligible candidates who join our team. Recognizing and valuing exceptional talent, we’re excited to discuss the details of this bonus during the interview process. Job Summary Senior Medical Lab Scientist 8 AM to 4:30 PM, M-F About Brigham & Women's Faulkner Hospital Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital, an affiliate of Mass General Brigham, is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve. Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital is a 171- bed non-profit, community teaching hospital located in Jamaica Plain directly across the street from the Arnold Arboretum. Founded in 1900, Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital offers comprehensive care in a wide variety of specialties. Role and Responsibility:

Requirements

Education: Minimum: Must possess a minimum of a Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Laboratory Science or Chemical, Physical, or Biological science from an accredited college or university
Licenses and Certifications: ASCP certification or equivalent required
Work Experience: Clinical Laboratory experience: 4 or more years experience in a clinical hematology or core laboratory required

Responsibilities

Responsible for the selection of test methodology appropriate for the clinical use of the test results.
Responsible for the verification of the test procedures performed and the establishment of the laboratory’s test performance characteristics, including the precision and accuracy of each test and test system.
Responsible for ensuring enrollment and participation in a CMS-approved proficiency testing (PT) program for the testing performed; ensuring PT samples are tested in accordance with the CLIA requirements, and that PT results are returned within the time frames established by the PT program; PT reports are reviewed by the appropriate staff, including Medical Director, and corrective action plans are followed when PT results are unacceptable or unsatisfactory.
Responsible for establishing a quality control program appropriate for the testing performed and establishing the parameters for acceptable levels of analytical performance, ensuring these levels are maintained throughout the entire testing process.
Responsible for resolving technical problems and ensuring that remedial actions are taken whenever test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications.
Responsible for ensuring that patient test results are not reported until corrective actions have been taken and the test system is functioning properly.
Responsible for identifying the training needs and assuring that each individual performing tests receives regular in-service training and education appropriate for the type and complexity of laboratory services provided.
Responsible for evaluating the competency of all testing personnel and assuring that staff maintain their competency to perform test procedures and report test results promptly, accurately, and proficiently.
Responsible for evaluating and documenting the performance of individuals at least semi-annually during their first year and annually thereafter unless test methodology or instrumentation changes; in that case, performance must be reevaluated to include the use of the new test methodology or instrumentation.
Performs qualitative and quantitative tests and procedures using instruments and/or manual methods on blood, plasma, and other body fluids according to laboratory policies.
Demonstrates the use of two patient identifiers.
Prepares samples and reagents for testing according to laboratory policies.
Operates all instruments/analyzers per established procedures or instructions in the applicable operator’s manual.
Performs routine maintenance, function checks, or calibrations on equipment according to policies and documents.
Recognizes instrument malfunctions, documents problems, performs troubleshooting and repair according to established guidelines.
Alerts supervisor or designee as needed.
Performs quality control for all reagents and instruments according to policies.
Documents quality control results.
Responsible for documenting all out-of-range QC results and corresponding corrective actions.
Responsible for the accuracy, interpretation, and reporting of test results according to laboratory policies.
Identifies aberrant patient test results, recognizes factors that affect results, and takes appropriate action; seeks assistance in resolution as needed.
Documents all corrective actions.
Participates in QA/QI activities as required.
Participates in Proficiency Testing programs, including handling and analysis of Proficiency Testing samples.
Successfully completes orientation, training, and competency for all applicable instruments/methods.
Keeps current with technical instrumentation and analytical techniques in the clinical laboratory.
Participates in continuing education and completes mandatory annual training modules.
Assists in training/orientation of new employees or students.
Assists in competency assessment of other staff.
Supports the Clinical Manager and Supervisors in developing training programs and new training initiatives.
Assists in the evaluation, validation, and/or implementation of new methodologies or instruments.
Assists with bi-annual method comparisons and calibration verification studies.
Assists with writing and revising standard operating procedures.
Reviews occur annually.
Participates in regulatory readiness activities, including audits and follow-up action items.
Participates in special projects.
Works independently to complete projects within assigned timeframes.
Plans, organizes, and prioritizes duties to accomplish tasks.
Supports coworkers to ensure patient care; works independently while functioning as a team member.
On occasion, provides daily supervision and assistance to technical and non-technical staff.
Reviews daily work of others, including patient results, quality control, and maintenance records.
Participates in the implementation and upgrades of laboratory software programs.
Documents errors using the hospital Safety Reporting System; informs supervisor when safety reports are entered.
Adheres to hospital and laboratory policies, including accrediting agencies’ guidelines, infection control, and safety plans.
Performs clerical and support services, such as answering the phone, calling critical or stat results, and monitoring pending logs.
Monitors reagents and supplies; orders as needed to maintain inventory.
Performs general laboratory duties, including processing specimens, logging samples, and other tasks as required.