Medical Laboratory Scientist II Waltham
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Job Location:
Waltham, MA - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 27 - 39
Posted on:
3 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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.
Job Summary
Waltham Lab Core Lab.10 AM to 6:30 PM M-F. No weekends.
Summary
The Medical Laboratory Scientist II in their role as Testing Personnel as defined by CLIA may perform both waived and non-waived testing. Under general supervision they carry out all policies and perform all tests in accordance with departmental Standard Operating Procedures. They work independently in an efficient and organized manner to ensure accurate results and records. This role requires a professional level of knowledge to accurately read and interpret test results used by providers in diagnosing and treating diseases.
As General Supervisor as defined by CLIA the Medical Laboratory Scientist II may be delegated responsibility for the day-to-day supervision or oversight of laboratory operations and the personnel performing testing and reporting results. Under the general supervision of the Laboratory Manager and Clinical Supervisors they are also responsible for supervising assigned workstations including Quality Control (QC) review staff training competency assessments and inventory management.
Testing personnel are responsible for specimen processing test performance and reporting of results. Each individual performs only those tests authorized by the laboratory director that require a level of skill aligned with their education training experience and technical abilities.
Does this position require patient care
No
Essential Functions
After completion of orientation training and competency assessment on instruments and methods applicable to their role the Medical Laboratory Scientist II must:
Follow the laboratorys procedures for specimen handling and processing test analysis reporting and record maintenance.
Maintain records demonstrating that proficiency testing samples are analyzed in the same manner as patient samples.
Adhere to quality control policies and document all QC activities instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed.
Follow established corrective action policies whenever test systems fall outside acceptable performance ranges.
Identify issues that may adversely affect test performance or results and either correct them or promptly notify the appropriate supervisor or director.
Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from established performance specifications.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelors Degree Medical Technology required or Bachelors Degree Laboratory Sciences required and Other Certificate/Diploma Clinical Laboratory Sciences required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree
No
Licenses and Credentials
Medical Technologist (ASCP) MLT MT MLA Histologists - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC) required
Experience
lab experience 1-2 years required
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Must have an understanding of laboratory equipment and its operation maintenance and repair and analytic techniques.
- Must have the ability to work independently evaluate situations and act appropriately.
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
- Must have the ability to pay careful attention to detail and to adhere to written protocols including communication with supervisors when issues are identified.
- Must be able to perform as a team member.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to interact professionally and effectively with numerous staff including physicians hospital personnel employees and patients.
- Basic knowledge of federal state and accreditation requirements.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$27.40 - $39.90/HourlyGrade
6EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham our competency framework defines what effective leadership looks like by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance make hiring decisions identify development needs mobilize employees across our system and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Key Skills
- Animal Care
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- Administrative
- BI
- Inventory
- Brokerage
About Company
Patients at Mass General have access to a vast network of physicians, nearly all of whom are Harvard Medical School faculty and many of whom are leaders within their fields.
