Medical Lab Scientist II / Chemistry Lab Day Shift

Job Description

Performs tests, confirms accuracy of results and reports laboratory findings to the Pathologists and other Clinicians.

• Prepares specimens for examination.
• Performs complex chemical, biological, hematological, immunologic, microscopic, and/or bacteriological tests according to established laboratory procedures.
• Uses automated equipment and instruments capable of performing tests simultaneously.
• Performs and documents start-up, quality control, calibration, preventative maintenance and troubleshooting procedures on instruments and laboratory equipment per established laboratory protocols.
• Assists with inventory management to maintain adequate supplies for patient testing.
• Performs routine testing, preparing of specimens, and evaluation of test results.
• Evaluates QC and calibration results for acceptability following established laboratory policies before reporting patient results.
• Ensures accuracy of test results.
• Evaluates test results, enters test results into the LIS and reports critical/urgent test results to providers according to established laboratory policies.
• Reviews own work to ensure that all work products are accurate, consistent with standards, and produced in a timely manner.
• Participates in mandatory and voluntary continuing education to stay current with developments in the field of laboratory medicine.
• Completes all required competency assessments including the running and resulting of proficiency testing samples.
• Participates in QA/QI projects.
• Participates in the evaluation of new methods, procedures and instruments and in the development of technical standard operating procedures under the direction of the laboratory leadership.
• Adheres to all established laboratory safety and infection control policies and procedures.
• Follows all OSHA guidelines.
• May perform venipunctures, including blood culture collection, and fingersticks ensuring proper ID/labeling of specimens and using vein preservation techniques.
• Answers basic client questions and inquiries.
• Asks for assistance from co-workers, Team Leads, and Supervisor to ensure client questions and inquires have been satisfactorily answered.
• Affords assistance in the training of staff and demonstrates ability to juggle multiple priorities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory, Life Sciences or Medical Technology required. Certificate 1 ASCP Registered preferred., or equivalent accreditation.
• 1-3 Years Related Work Experience Required.
• Experience with computer systems required, including web based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.

Competencies

• Decision Making: Ability to make decisions that are guided by general instructions and practices requiring some interpretation.
• Problem Solving: Ability to address problems that are varied, requiring analysis or interpretation of the situation using direct observation, knowledge and skills based on general precedents.
• Independence of Action: Ability to follow precedents and procedures. May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines. Seeks assistance when confronted with difficult and/or unpredictable situations.
• Written Communications: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written English with internal and external customers.
• Oral Communications: Ability to comprehend and converse in English to communicate effectively with medical center staff, patients, families and external customers.
• Knowledge: Ability to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of concepts, practices and policies with the ability to use them in complex varied situations.
• Team Work: Ability to work collaboratively in small teams to improve the operations of immediate work group by offering ideas, identifying issues, and respecting team members.
• Customer Service: Ability to provide a high level of customer service and staff training to meet customer service standards and expectations for the assigned unit(s).

Important Details

• New hires are eligible for sign on bonuses up to $7,000. Sign on bonuses are paid out in two payments.
• You will receive your first payment (half of the total amount) within the first 30 days of employment and is subject to applicable taxes.
• You will receive the second payment (remaining balance) at six (6) months following your start date and is subject to applicable taxes.
• Full time status at BIDMC is considered for schedules greater than or equal to 30 hours per week; part time status is 20 to 29 hours per week.
• Please note, per diem employees are not eligible for sign on bonuses.
• Current and Former BILH candidates - restrictions apply.
• BIDMC Internal employees or employees within the BILH system are not eligible for the bonus or if you have been employed by a BILH entity within the last 12 months.
• Please note, sign on bonuses are subject to change based on the organization's hiring needs and will be determined by Talent Acquisition on an ongoing basis.
• Pay Range $39.59 - $53.28