Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist PrePost Analytics
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Job Location:
Boston, NH - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 34 - 49
Posted on:
18 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
Senior Medical Lab Scientist11 AM to 7:30 PM
This position assists in directing the daily workflow of Central Processing and the reference lab. The Senior Tech acts as a technical resource to laboratory assistants completing tasks such as line troubleshooting test investigation provider discussions resource management training advisor and serves as a cross departmental liaison. Assists the supervisors and manager in the staff performance review process by assessing productivity error rate statistics and other supporting documentation. Functions as a back-up to reference lab processes performed by the reference lab team.
The Medical Laboratory Scientist Senior I in their role as Technical Supervisor Technical Consultant or General Supervisor as defined by CLIA may be delegated responsibility for the technical oversight of the laboratory including day-to-day supervision of operations and personnel performing testing and reporting results. Under the general supervision of the Technical Director and Clinical Supervisors the Senior Technologist I oversees assigned workstations including Quality Control (QC) review training competency assessment of staff and inventory management.
As required by CLIA testing personnel are responsible for specimen processing test performance and reporting test results. Each individual performs only those tests authorized by the laboratory director that require a degree of skill appropriate to their education training experience and technical abilities. They work independently in an efficient and organized manner to ensure accurate results and records. The role requires professional knowledge to accurately read and interpret test results used by providers in diagnosing and treating diseases.
Does this position require patient care
No
Essential Functions
After successful completion of orientation training and competency assessment on all applicable instruments and methods:
Follow the laboratorys procedures for specimen handling processing test analyses reporting and maintaining patient test result records.
Maintain records demonstrating that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples.
Adhere to the laboratorys quality control policies and document all quality control activities instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance.
Follow established corrective action policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within acceptable performance levels.
Identify problems that may affect test performance or result reporting and either correct them or immediately notify the appropriate supervisor consultant or director.
Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from established performance specifications (42 CFR 493..1495).
Qualifications
Education
Bachelors Degree Clinical Laboratory Sciences required or Bachelors Degree Medical Technology required or Bachelors Degree 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 3-5 years required
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- The knowledge both practical and theoretical of tests and procedures necessary to review findings and advise and direct subordinates in action.
- Demonstrates advanced level of analytical skills and judgement.
- Must have understanding of computer technology and its application to analytical procedures and quality control.
- Must have a comprehensive 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 multitask 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.
- Advanced 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
$34.13 - $49.63/HourlyGrade
7EEO 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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
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.
