Sr Medical Laboratory Scientist
About The Position
Oversees operations and personnel performing testing in a specific laboratory section or during designated shifts. Serves as a technical resource, providing guidance to other technical personnel within an area of specialization or on designated shifts, while routinely performing the functions of a Medical Technologist. Employees are expected to role model Brown University Health’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence in their interactions with patients, customers, and colleagues. Applies advanced knowledge and experience to provide technical oversight and conduct and interpret routine, specialized, and innovative tests and analyses. Performs complex clinical laboratory testing, monitors procedures and parameters, analyzes results, and ensures accurate reporting. Supports laboratory leadership, staff training, quality improvement, and the review and implementation of clinical laboratory procedures and techniques. This position is based at Newport Hospital in Newport, Rhode Island. The schedule is 6:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., with an eight-hour workday and weekend and holiday rotation. Driving is not required.
Requirements
- Baccalaureate degree in biological sciences with appropriate clinical experience.
- National certification, or eligibility for certification, in Medical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology through ASCP or an equivalent organization.
- Five years of experience as a Medical Technologist in a clinical laboratory setting, demonstrating successful performance of complex laboratory procedures in a specialized area or across multiple laboratory sections.
- Demonstrated leadership skills.
- Ability to sit, stand, and walk 1–3 hours per day; twist and bend infrequently; and lift 10–35 pounds using good body mechanics.
- Ability to use either hand or wrist and perform work with slight deviation, with frequent fine motor skills.
- Accurate near vision at 20/40, minimal far vision, and moderate depth perception; ability to distinguish red-green and blue-violet.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in the area of specialization; equivalent work experience may also provide the specialized knowledge.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate understanding of and compliance with Brown University Health’s and the hospital’s mission, vision, values, policies, procedures, performance expectations, and competency assessment plan.
- Meet customer needs and consistently adhere to Customer Service Standards.
- Complete hospital-wide, department-specific, and job-specific mandatory education.
- Participate in departmental and interdepartmental quality improvement activities.
- Provide technical oversight and conduct and interpret routine, specialized, or innovative laboratory tests and analyses.
- Serve as a technical resource, providing guidance to technical personnel and helping resolve difficult technical issues.
- Set up complex testing procedures, troubleshoot equipment and instrumentation malfunctions, and define testing parameters.
- Oversee and participate in orientation and training of new laboratory employees, and provide clinical instruction to students when applicable.
- Assist the manager with employment interviews and selection, employee scheduling, performance evaluation input, policy and procedure communications, conflict resolution, corrective action, and time and attendance records, as directed.
- Participate in the review, analysis, development, and implementation of new and improved clinical laboratory procedures and techniques.
- Perform and review quality control and maintenance records and provide recommendations as needed.
- Perform complex clinical laboratory tests; monitor procedures and parameters; and interpret and analyze results.
- Prepare solutions, reagents, and stains according to standard formulas and procedures, including variations for special tests; review results for accuracy; prepare and record test reports; enter or relay results; and discuss findings with physicians or other practitioners when necessary.
- Monitor equipment operation; set up and calibrate equipment; perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs.
- Clean and maintain laboratory equipment, instruments, and work areas.
- Perform all other essential functions of a Medical Technologist while considering age-specific needs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
