Medical Laboratory Scientist II, Special Coagulation - Day Shift

About the role

The Medical Laboratory Scientist II, whether in the role of Testing Personnel or General Supervisor, performs various tasks related to specimen handling, test analysis, reporting, and record-keeping. This role involves adherence to quality control policies, documentation of quality control activities, and the ability to identify and address issues affecting test performance.

Responsibilities

• Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining records of patient test results.
• Maintain records demonstrating proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples.
• Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and maintenance performed.
• Follow the laboratory's established corrective action policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance.
• Identify and correct problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results, or report such issues to the appropriate supervisor.
• Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or equivalent.
• Certification: Medical Technologist (ASCP) [MLT, MT, MLA, Histologists] - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC) required.
• Experience: 1-2 years of lab experience.

Qualifications

• Knowledge: Understanding of laboratory equipment and its operation, maintenance, and repair; analytic techniques.
• Skills: Ability to work independently, evaluate situations, and act appropriately; multi-tasking; attention to detail; adherence to protocols; professionalism; excellent interpersonal skills; interaction with various staff; basic knowledge of federal, state, and accreditation requirements.
• Physical Requirements: Standing frequently, walking frequently, sitting occasionally, lifting frequently up to 35 lbs, carrying frequently up to 20 lbs, pushing occasionally, pulling occasionally, climbing rarely, balancing frequently, stooping occasionally, kneeling occasionally, crouching occasionally, reaching frequently, gross manipulation frequently, fine manipulation frequently, feeling constantly, remote typing infrequently, talking constantly, hearing constantly, remote typing on-site work location, scheduled weekly hours 40, employee type regular, work shift day (United States of America).

Skills

• 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.

Benefits

At Mass General Brigham, 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.

Pay

$27.95 - $40.70/Hourly

Schedule

Day (United States of America)