Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist - Chemistry

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist, Chemistry performs authorized laboratory testing, processes specimens, and reports results in accordance with CLIA requirements and laboratory procedures. The role requires working independently and efficiently to produce accurate results and maintain records, and applying professional knowledge to interpret results used by providers to diagnose and treat disease. Under general supervision of the Technical Director and Clinical Supervisors, the Senior Technologist I oversees assigned workstations, including quality control review, staff training and competency assessment, and inventory management. Depending on delegation and CLIA-defined role, the position may provide technical oversight of laboratory operations and personnel performing testing and reporting results. Patient care is not required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Medical Technology, or Laboratory Sciences; experience cannot be substituted for the degree.
Medical Technologist (ASCP) credential through the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC) is required.
Four years of laboratory experience.
Practical and theoretical knowledge of tests and procedures sufficient to review findings and advise and direct subordinates.
Advanced analytical skills and judgment.
Understanding of computer technology and its application to analytical procedures and quality control.
Comprehensive understanding of laboratory equipment, including its operation, maintenance, and repair, and of analytic techniques.
Ability to work independently, evaluate situations, and act appropriately.
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and pay careful attention to detail.
Ability to follow written protocols and communicate issues to supervisors.
Ability to work as a team member and interact professionally and effectively with staff, physicians, hospital personnel, employees, and patients.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Advanced knowledge of federal, state, and accreditation requirements.

Responsibilities

Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling, processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining patient test-result records.
Ensure proficiency-testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples and maintain supporting records.
Adhere to quality-control policies and document quality-control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and maintenance.
Follow corrective-action policies and procedures when test systems are outside acceptable performance levels.
Identify problems affecting test performance or result reporting, correct them when appropriate, or immediately notify the appropriate supervisor, consultant, or director.
Document corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from established performance specifications.
Oversee assigned workstations, including quality-control review, staff training and competency assessment, and inventory management.
When delegated, provide technical oversight of laboratory operations and personnel performing testing and reporting results.