Sr Medical Laboratory Scientist Coagulation

About the role

The Sr. Medical Technologist reports to the Pathology Manager and is assigned individually, possibly overseeing operations and personnel in a specific laboratory section. The role involves performing non‑routine and/or specialized tests that require advanced problem‑solving or research skills due to their complex or innovative nature. Assignments are to a specific laboratory section or discipline, and employees are expected to model Brown University Health’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.

Location: Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street, Providence, Rhode Island 02903.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and determines suitability of solutions, reagents and stains following standard laboratory procedures; may prepare variations of same for special tests.
• Applies an advanced level of knowledge and/or experience in a specific laboratory section in order to conduct and interpret routine, specialized and/or innovative tests and analyses.
• Participates in research projects within assigned laboratory section as well as the review, analysis, development and implementation of new and improved clinical laboratory procedures and techniques.
• Utilizes advanced knowledge to function as a technical resource person for other technical personnel within the Specialists’ area of specialization, providing guidance and direction in resolving difficult problems such as discerning the cause of unusual or atypical reactions, setting up complex testing procedures, troubleshooting equipment and instrumentation malfunctions, defining testing parameters, and the like.
• Regularly reviews technical/professional literature (journals, research papers, books, etc.) on topics pertinent to the area of specialization to remain current on new procedures and innovations.
• May periodically contribute topics to professional journals, presenting research and opinions within the area of specialization.
• Regularly provides for the clinical education and experience of students and residents within the area of specialization.
• May conduct formal classroom sessions to students and others presenting topics, analyses, technical background information, etc. from the area of specialization.
• May interview and make recommendations for selection of staff.
• May participate in performance reviews of staff.
• May perform many of the duties of a Pathology Technologist when required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, or a closely related field, or equivalent education and experience as defined by CLIA standards.
• National certification (or eligible) in Medical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology by ASCP or equivalent.
• Advanced or Master’s Degree work in the area of specialization is desired, but specialized knowledge can also be obtained through equivalent work experience.
• Ability to operate equipment and instruments and to perform all procedures and tests within the assigned laboratory section and interpret them for accuracy.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients with consideration of aging processes, human development stages, and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.
• One year of job‑related (specialized) work experience, in addition to any equivalent work experience required to offset formal training at the Master’s level.
• Works in a laboratory environment exposed to infectious materials, toxins, and other hazardous substances.
• Physical and visual dexterity necessary to conduct and interpret clinical laboratory tests.
• Physical ability to work standing or at laboratory benches and to lift supplies, etc.

Pay

$32.56‑$53.71 per hour.

Schedule

Monday‑Friday 6:30 am‑3:00 pm with rotating weekends and holidays; day shift; 8 hours daily; driving not required.