Medical Laboratory Scientist II, Evening - Chemistry
Mass General Brigham
Summary
The Medical Laboratory Scientist II, in their role as Testing Personnel as defined by CLIA, may perform waived and non-waived testing. Under general supervision, they carry out all policies and perform all tests in accordance with the department's standard operating procedures. They work independently in an efficient and organized manner to ensure accurate results and records. The role requires a professional level of knowledge to accurately read and interpret test results used by providers in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. As a General Supervisor as defined by CLIA, the Medical Laboratory Scientist II may also be delegated the responsibility for the day-to-day supervision or oversight of laboratory operations and personnel performing testing and reporting results. Under the general supervision of the Laboratory Manager and Clinical Supervisors, the Medical Laboratory Scientist II is responsible for supervision of assigned workstations, including Quality Control (QC) review, staff training, competency assessment, and inventory management. Testing personnel are responsible for specimen processing, test performance, and reporting test results.
Job description
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; 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.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or Laboratory Sciences required
- Certificate/Diploma in Clinical Laboratory Sciences required
- Medical Technologist (ASCP) certification required
- 2 years of lab experience required
- Understanding of laboratory equipment operation, maintenance, and repair
- Knowledge of analytic techniques
- Ability to work independently and evaluate situations
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Attention to detail and adherence to written protocols
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Basic knowledge of federal, state, and accreditation requirements
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus
- Career advancement opportunities
- Differentials
- Premiums
- Recognition programs
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.