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QUALIFICATIONS:
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ust possess a minimum of a Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Technology or Chemical, Physical, or biological science from an accredited college or university. 2. 4 years of work experience in a clinical laboratory.
Specific experience in one or more disciplines may be required.
3. ASCP
certification required.
Senior Medical Lab Scientist Chemistry We’re offering a generous sign-on bonus of $10,000 to eligible candidates who join our team. Recognizing and valuing exceptional talent, we’re excited to discuss the details of this bonus during the interview process. The Senior Technologist in Chemistry: Reports to the Laboratory Supervisor of the section; performs analytical tests on specimens to provide information to medical staff for diagnostic or interpretative purposes in a timely manner; performs tests following established policies and procedures; and serves as a resource to other medical technologists. The Senior Technologist, in their role as Testing Personnel as defined by CLIA, may perform waived and non-waived testing. Under general supervision, carries out all policies and performs all tests in accordance with the department’s standard operating procedures. Works independently in an efficient and organized manner to assure accurate results and records. The work requires a professional level of knowledge to read and interpret accurately test results used by providers in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. The Senior Technologist, in their role as Technical Supervisor or General Supervisor as defined by CLIA, may be delegated the responsibility of the technical oversight of the chemistry laboratory including the day-to-day supervision or oversight of the laboratory operation and personnel performing testing and reporting results. Under the general supervision of the Technical Director and Clinical Supervisors, the Senior Technologist is responsible for supervision of assigned workstations including Quality Control (QC) review, training, competency assessment of staff and inventory management.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsibilities that may be delegated in writing to the Senior Technologist (Technical Supervisor
- high complexity)
1. M
ust be accessible to test personnel at all times testing is performed and provide on-site telephone or electronic consultation to resolve technical problems in accordance with policies and procedures established in the clinical laboratory.
2. I
s responsible for providing day-to-day supervision of high-complexity test performance by qualified testing personnel and
3. M
ust be on-site to provide direct supervision when high complexity testing is performed by an individual qualified before 1/19/1993 (FR 493/1489(b)(5). Referred to Federal Register for exceptions when work can be reviewed within 24 hours by a general supervisor qualified under Fr . and
4. I
s responsible for monitoring test analyses and specimen examinations to ensure that acceptable levels of analytical performance are maintained.
Responsibilities that may be delegated in writing to the Senior Technologist (General Supervisor
- high complexity)
1. M
ust be accessible to test personnel at all times testing is performed and provide on-site telephone or electronic consultation to resolve technical problems in accordance with policies and procedures established in the clinical laboratory.
2. I
s responsible for providing day-to-day supervision of high-complexity test performance by qualified testing personnel and
3. M
ust be on-site to provide direct supervision when high complexity testing is performed by an individual qualified before 1/19/1993 (FR 493/1489(b)(5). Referred to Federal Register for exceptions when work can be reviewed within 24 hours by a general supervisor qualified under Fr . and
4. I
s responsible for monitoring test analyses and specimen examinations to ensure that acceptable levels of analytical performance are maintained.
Responsibilities as outlined by CLIA: Testing personnel are responsible for specimen processing, test performance and for reporting test results.
1. F
ollow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results;
2. M
aintain recordsthat demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens;
3. A
dhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed;
4. F
ollow the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance;
5. B
e capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either must correct the problems or immediately notify the general supervisor, technical supervisor, clinical consultant, or director;
6. D
ocument all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications; and
7. I
f qualified under §(b)(5), perform high complexity testing only under the onsite, direct supervision of a general supervisor qualified under §. E
xception: For individuals qualified under §(b)(5), who were performing high complexity testing on or before January 19, 1993, the requirements of paragraph (b)(7) of this section are not effective, provided that all high complexity testing performed by the individual in the absence of a general supervisor is reviewed within 24 hours by a general supervisor qualified under §. A
dditional responsibilities may include the following under the direction of the Technical Director and Clinical Supervisor:
1. P
erforms routine and high complexity laboratory tests and procedures on blood and other body fluids, according to laboratory policies.
2. P
rovides daily supervision and assistance to technical and non-technical staff in the clinical laboratory. Determines priority of work, assuring timely completion of work.
Assumes weekend and holiday supervisory responsibilities in absence of a supervisor.
3. R
esponsible to follow the clinical laboratories’ procedures for specimen handling, specimen processing, test analyses, and reporting of patient results.
4. R
esponsible for supervising assigned workstation, noting trends, problems, etc., reviews with Supervisors and/or Technical Director.
5. R
eviews daily work including patient results, quality control and maintenance records for accuracy and completeness.
6. P
erforms routine maintenance, calibrations and troubleshooting on equipment, in addition to quality control for all reagents.
7. P
rovides assistance, as needed, in troubleshooting and result interpretation.
8. R
esponsible to document all corrective action procedures undertaken in the clinical laboratory.
9. M
aintains records of quality control, maintenance and workload data for assigned workstation according to laboratory policies.
10. A
ssist with the development and implementation of training and competent assessment programs for all testing personnel. Provides training and competency assessments for technical staff.
Documents training and annual competencies at the time of performance evaluations.
11. M
aintains all Standard Operating Procedures and required records and reports.
12. K
eeps current in developments in technical instrumentation and analytical techniques in clinical laboratory.
Participates in internal and external continuing education.
13. R
ecommends, evaluates and validates new methods, instrumentation, and/or procedures.
14. A
ssist with development and implementation of LIS enhancements.
15. P
erforms clerical and support services as needed, such as answering the telephone, calling Super Stat, Code sample results, and/or alert values to the appropriate department or Licensed Care Provider, disposing of contaminated specimens, control of inventory, monitoring pending logs, and other assigned duties.
16. P
articipates in Proficiency Testing program including the handling and analysis of Proficiency Testing material.
17. C
ommunicates departmental information to the laboratory staff.
18. C
ommunicates with hospital personnel providing assistance related to laboratory policies and procedures, laboratory utilization, and test result interpretation.
19. I
s responsible for ordering and maintaining an appropriate level of inventory and laboratory supplies.
20. P
romotes the mission and vision of Brigham and Women’s Hospital and laboratories, and a spirit of professionalism and excellence in performance among the laboratory staff.
21. I
mplements hospital and laboratory policies and procedures and plans including infection control and safety plans.
22. P
articipates in research, development and implementation of laboratory procedures as requested.
23. P
erforms any other duties as required, which may include but not limited to general laboratory duties such as processing specimens, logging in specimens, putting supplies away, washing pipettes, discarding laboratory samples, racking samples, etc.
Recruiter: Traini, Samah
