Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist - Chemistry

About the role

The Medical Laboratory Scientist, Senior I - Chemistry Day Shift is responsible for specimen processing, test performance, and reporting test results. This role also involves overseeing assigned workstations, including Quality Control (QC) review, training, competency assessment of staff, and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Follow the laboratory's 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 laboratory's 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 493.1425, 493.1495).

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Medical Technology, or related field.
• Licenses and Credentials: Medical Technologist (ASCP) [MLT, MT, MLA, Histologists] - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC) required.
• Experience: 4 years of lab experience required.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Pays careful attention to detail and adheres to written protocols, including communication with supervisors when issues are identified.
• Ability to interact professionally and effectively with numerous staff including physicians, hospital personnel, employees, and patients.
• Advanced knowledge of federal, state and accreditation requirements.

Skills

• Knowledge of tests and procedures necessary to review findings and advise and direct subordinates in action.
• Advanced analytical skills and judgement.
• Understanding of computer technology and its application to analytical procedures and quality control.
• Comprehensive understanding of laboratory equipment and its operation, maintenance, and repair, and analytic techniques.
• Ability to work independently, evaluate situations and act appropriately.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Pays careful attention to detail and adheres to written protocols, including communication with supervisors when issues are identified.
• Interacts professionally and effectively with numerous staff including physicians, hospital personnel, employees, and patients.
• Advanced 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

$34.13 - $49.63/Hourly Grade 7

Schedule

Day (United States of America)