Mass General Brigham·Newton, Massachusetts
Perform waived and non-waived laboratory testing in accordance with standard operating procedures and CLIA regulations. Responsibilities include specimen processing, reporting results, and maintaining quality control and calibration records.
Site: Newton-Wellesley Hospital
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.
$31.43/hour
The Medical Laboratory Scientist, in their role as Testing Personnel as defined by CLIA, may perform waived and non-waived testing.
Under general supervision, carries out all policies and performs all tests in accordance with the department's standard operating procedures.
Works independently in an efficient and organized manner to assure accurate results and records.
The work requires a professional level of knowledge to read and interpret accurately test results used by providers in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases.
The Medical Laboratory Scientist II, in their role as General Supervisor as defined by CLIA, may be delegated the responsibility of the day-to-day supervision or oversight of the laboratory operations and personnel performing testing and reporting results.
Under the general supervision of the Laboratory Manager and Clinical Supervisors, the Medical Laboratory Scientist II is responsible for supervision of assigned workstations including Quality Control (QC) review, training, competency assessment of staff and inventory management.
The testing personnel are responsible for specimen processing, test performance and for reporting test results.
Each individual performs only those tests that are authorized by the laboratory director and require a degree of skill commensurate with the individual's education, training or experience, and technical abilities.
Does this position require Patient Care?No
Essential Functions As outlined by CLIA, after successful completion of orientation, training and competency assessment on all instruments/methods applicable to their role -1.
Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results; -2.
Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples; -3.
Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed; -4.
Follow the laboratory's established corrective action policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance; -5.
Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either must correct the problems or immediately notify the general supervisor, technical consultant, technical supervisor, clinical consultant or director; and -6.
Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.
Education Bachelor's Degree Medical Technology required or Bachelor's 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) - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC) preferred
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Per diem Free Parking Minimum pay for this position is $31.43 per hour
Work Location: 2014 Washington Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0
Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
$26.63 - $38.70/Hourly
Grade: 6
At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization.
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In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.
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4100 Newton-Wellesley Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.
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Requires a Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or Laboratory Sciences and a Clinical Laboratory Sciences certificate. ASCP certification is preferred.
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