Medical Laboratory Scientist I - Blood Bank
Mass General Brigham
Summary
The Medical Laboratory Scientist I, in their role as Testing Personnel as defined by CLIA, is responsible for specimen processing, test performance, and reporting of both waived and non-waived test results. Under general supervision, each individual performs only those tests authorized by the laboratory manager and requiring a degree of skill commensurate with the individual's education, training or experience, and technical abilities.
Job description
Job Summary
The Medical Laboratory Scientist I, in their role as Testing Personnel as defined by CLIA, is responsible for specimen processing, test performance, and reporting of both waived and non-waived test results. Under general supervision, each individual performs only those tests authorized by the laboratory manager and requiring a degree of skill commensurate with the individual's education, training or experience, and technical abilities.
Essential Functions
- Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining records of patient test results.
- Maintain records that demonstrate 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 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.
- Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either correct the problems or immediately notify the general supervisor, technical consultant, technical supervisor, clinical consultant, or director.
- Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.
Qualifications
Required: BS/BA in Science from an accredited college and ASCP Certification Eligible or Certified. Preferred: Bachelors Degree in Medical Technology and ASCP Certification Eligible or Certified OR Certification eligible CLT at MGH with one year of performance evaluations which meet or exceed expectations and Ten hours of documented continuing education in previous year within division, hospital or external programs.
Skills
- All of the skills and abilities required for Clinical Laboratory Technologist and high level of analytical ability and judgement
- Good understanding of department policies and procedures, test principles and equipment operation
- Ability to work independently on standard procedures and assignments
- High level of professionalism
- Ability to participate as requested in performance improvement, work re-design and divisional development project
Requirements
- BS/BA in Science from an accredited college
- ASCP Certification Eligible or Certified
- High level of analytical ability and judgement
- Good understanding of department policies and procedures, test principles and equipment operation
- Ability to work independently on standard procedures and assignments
- High level of professionalism
- Ability to participate in performance improvement, work re-design and divisional development projects
- Understanding of laboratory equipment and its operation, maintenance and repair and analytic techniques
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to pay careful attention to detail and adhere to written protocols
- Ability 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
- Sign-on bonus
- Career advancement opportunities
- Comprehensive benefits package
Company overview
Mass General Brigham is one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in the United States, formed through the merger of Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, this academic medical center system operates multiple hospitals, specialty facilities, and community health centers throughout New England. The organization is renowned for its world-class patient care, cutting-edge medical research, and comprehensive medical education programs. As a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School, Mass General Brigham trains the next generation of healthcare professionals while advancing medical science through groundbreaking research initiatives. The system provides a full continuum of healthcare services, from primary care and preventive medicine to complex specialty treatments and emergency services. With a focus on innovation and patient-centered care, Mass General Brigham consistently ranks among the top hospital systems in the nation for clinical excellence and research output.