Sr Medical Laboratory Scientist Hematology

Brown Medicine • Cranston, RI

3d • $33 - $54 • Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Medical Technologist reports to the Pathology Manager and is assigned to a specific laboratory section or discipline. The role may include overseeing the operations and personnel performing testing in that section. It performs non-routine and specialized tests and analyses that require advanced problem-solving or research skills because of their complexity or innovative and developmental nature.

Brown University Health employees are expected to role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence in everyday interactions with patients, customers, and colleagues.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, or a closely related field, or equivalent education and experience as defined by CLIA standards.
• National certification, or eligibility for certification, in Medical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology through ASCP or an equivalent organization.
• Ability to operate equipment and instruments, perform all procedures and tests within the assigned laboratory section, and interpret results for accuracy.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills to provide patient care with consideration of aging processes, human development stages, and cultural patterns at each step of the care process.
• One year of job-related specialized work experience, in addition to any equivalent work experience required to offset formal training at the Master’s level.
• Physical and visual dexterity necessary to conduct and interpret clinical laboratory tests.
• Physical ability to work standing or at laboratory benches and lift supplies.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced or Master’s degree work in the area of specialization; specialized knowledge may also be obtained through equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare solutions, reagents, and stains and determine their suitability according to standard laboratory procedures; prepare variations for special tests when needed.
• Apply advanced knowledge or experience in the assigned laboratory section to conduct and interpret routine, specialized, and innovative tests and analyses.
• Participate in research projects and in reviewing, analyzing, developing, and implementing new or improved clinical laboratory procedures and techniques.
• Serve as a technical resource for other technical personnel, providing guidance on difficult problems, complex testing procedures, equipment and instrumentation troubleshooting, and testing parameters.
• Review technical and professional literature relevant to the area of specialization to stay current on procedures and innovations.
• May contribute research and opinions within the area of specialization to professional journals.
• Provide clinical education and experience for students and residents in the area of specialization; may conduct formal classroom sessions.
• May interview candidates and recommend staff selections, and may participate in staff performance reviews.
• May perform duties of a Pathology Technologist when required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior