At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. When determining base pay, we take a comprehensive approach that considers your skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other critical factors. The pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications, but it does not encompass all the elements that contribute to your total compensation package.
QUALIFICATIONS Education Degree Field of Study Required/Preferred And/Or Bachelor's Degree
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inimum: Must possess a Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Laboratory Science or Chemical, Physical, or Biological science from an accredited college or university OR Required or
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ther qualifications as described in the Federal Register, 42 CFR, Subpart M
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an this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? Refer to Federal Register, 42 CFR, Subpart M
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icenses and Certifications Licenses/Certifications Time Frame Required/ Preferred And/Or ASCP certification or equivalent (e.g., AMT) Required Relevant work experience (minimum of 4 years in current role) may be considered in lieu of certification requirements for current employees only.
Work Experience Details Years of Experience Required/ Preferred And/Or Clinical Laboratory experience 2 or more years experience
Medical Lab Scientist II -Chemistry 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM 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. CLIA Role: Testing Personnel General Supervisor (High Complexity Testing) The Medical Laboratory Scientist II (MLS II), in their role as Testing Personnel as defined by CLIA, may perform waived and non-waived testing. Each individual performs only those tests that are authorized by the Laboratory Director and require a degree of skill commensurate with the individual’s education, training or experience, and technical abilities. Under general supervision, and after successful completion of orientation, training, and competency assessment on all instruments/methods applicable to their role, the Medical Laboratory Scientist II (MLS II) carries out all policies and performs all tests in accordance with the laboratory'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 Medical Laboratory Scientist II (MLS II), in their role as General Supervisor as defined by CLIA, on occasion, may be delegated the responsibility of the day-to-day supervision or oversight of the laboratory operations and personnel performing testing and reporting results, if the number of years experience, required by regulatory agencies, is met. Under the general supervision of the Clinical Manager and Clinical Supervisors, the Medical Laboratory Scientist II (MLS II) may assist with assigned workstations including Quality Control (QC) review, instrument maintenance and troubleshooting, training, competency assessment of staff, operations, and inventory management. Reports to: Clinical Manager and Clinical Supervisor.
Essential Functions (Key Roles & Responsibilities) Responsibilities as outlined by CLIA: General Supervisor – High Complexity Testing On occasion, may be assigned the following responsibilities, if the number of years experience, required by regulatory agencies, is met.
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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.
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s responsible for providing day-to-day supervision of high-complexity test performance by qualified testing personnel and 3.
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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.
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s responsible for monitoring test analyses and specimen examinations to ensure that acceptable levels of analytical performance are maintained.
Testing Personnel are responsible for specimen processing, test performance and for reporting test results. 5.
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ollow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results; 6.
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aintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens; 7.
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dhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed; 8.
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ollow the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance; 9.
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e capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either must correct theproblems or immediately notify the general supervisor, technical supervisor, clinical consultant, or director; 10.
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ocument all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications; and 11.
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f qualified under §(b)(5), perform high complexity testing only under the onsite, direct supervision of a general supervisor qualified under §. A
dditional responsibilities may include the following under the direction of the Clinical Manager and Clinical Supervisor:
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erforms qualitative and quantitative tests and procedures using instruments and/or manual methods on blood, plasma, and other body fluids, according to laboratory policies.
Demonstrates the use of two patient identifiers. 1.
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repares samples and reagents for testing according to laboratory policies. 2.
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perates all instruments/analyzers per established procedures or instructions in applicable operator’s manual. 3.
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erforms routinemaintenance, function checks or calibrations on equipment according to policies and documents. 4.
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ecognizes instrument malfunctions, documents problems as may be required, performs troubleshooting and repair according to established guidelines.
Alerts supervisor or designee as needed. 5.
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erforms quality control for all reagents and instruments according to policies. Documents quality control results according to laboratory policies.
Responsible to document all out of range QC results and corresponding corrective action steps if applicable. 6.
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nsures the accuracy, interpretation, and reporting of test results according to laboratory policies. 7.
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dentifies aberrant patient test results, recognizes factors that affect results, and takes appropriate action; seeks assistance in resolution as needed.
Documents all corrective action procedures undertaken in the clinical laboratory. 8.
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articipates in QA/QI activities as required. 9.
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articipates in Proficiency Testing program including the handling and analysis of Proficiency Testing samples. 10.
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uccessfully completes orientation, training, and competency for all applicable instruments/methods.
Maintains competency. 11.
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eeps current in developments in technical instrumentation and analytical techniques in clinical laboratory. Participates in internal and external continuing education.
Completes mandatory annual training modules. 12.
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articipates in training/orientation of new employees or students.
Participates in the competency assessment of other staff as required. 13.
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articipates in the evaluation, validation and/or implementation of new methodologies or instruments as required. 14.
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ay assist leadership with planning, organizing, and prioritizing work duties to accomplish daily tasks and objectives.
Supports and assists coworkers as needed to ensure the best possible patient care; able to work independently while functioning as a team member. 15.
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ay provide daily supervision and assistance to technical and non-technical staff. May determine work priority, assumes timely completion of work.
Assumes weekend and holiday supervisory responsibilities in the absence of a supervisor. 16.
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ay review daily work of others including patient results, quality control and maintenance records for accuracy and completeness. 17.
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ocuments errors using hospital Safety Reporting System; informs supervisor/manager when safety reports are entered. 18.
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dheres to hospital and laboratory policies and procedures including but not limited to laboratory procedures, hospital procedures, accrediting agencies’ guidelines, infection control and safety plans. 19.
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erforms clerical and support services as needed, such as answering the telephone, calling Critical, Stat or Code results to the appropriate department or Licensed Care Provider, monitoring pending logs, and other assigned duties.
Ensures that there is proper documentation of calls. 20.
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onitors reagent and supplies, orders as needed, or communicates need to the appropriate person to maintain adequate inventory of necessary supplies. 21.
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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, etc.
Stores, discards, and retrieves samples as required.
Recruiter: Traini, Samah
