Medical Laboratory Technician, Chemistry

2 months ago


Boston, United States Brigham and Women's Hospital Full time
Description

Medical Laboratory Technician I

Chemistry

MUST be ASCP Certified.

We're offering a generous sign on bonus of $10000 come you to our team. Recognizing and valuing exceptional talent, we're eager to discuss the exciting details of this bonus during our interview process.

GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:

The Medical Laboratory Technician I, in their role as Testing Personnel as defined by CLIA, may perform waived and non-waived testing.

Under general supervision, the Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) I, in their role as Testing Personnel as defined by CLIA, 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.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities as outlined by CLIA:

Testing personnel are responsible for specimen processing, test performance and for reporting test results.

  1. Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results;
  2. Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens;
  3. Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed;
  4. Follow the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance;
  5. Be 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. Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications; and
  7. If qualified under *493.1489(b)(5), perform high complexity testing only under the onsite, direct supervision of a general supervisor qualified under *493.1461.

Exception: For individuals qualified under *493.1489(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 *493.1461.

Additional responsibilities may include the following under the direction of the Technical Director and Clinical Supervisor:

  1. Performs routine and high complexity laboratory tests and procedures on blood and other body fluids, according to laboratory policies.
  1. Prepares samples and reagents for testing according to laboratory policies.
  1. Responsible for the accuracy, interpretation and reporting of all test results according to laboratory policies.
  1. Performs routine maintenance on equipment and quality control for all reagents.
  1. Keeps accurate records of quality control, maintenance and workload data according to laboratory policies.
  1. Responsible to document all corrective action procedures undertaken in the Chemistry Laboratory.
  1. Refers problems and/or unusual results to appropriate parties and documents all corrective action procedures undertaken in the Chemistry Laboratory.
  1. Performs clerical and support services as needed, such as answering the telephone, calling Super Stats, Code Samples 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.
  1. Participates in Proficiency Testing program including the handling and analysis of Proficiency Testing material.
  1. Communicates with hospital personnel providing assistance related to laboratory policies and procedures, laboratory utilization, and test result interpretation.
  1. Additional responsibilities may include ordering and maintaining an appropriate level of inventory and laboratory supplies.
  1. Keeps current in developments in technical instrumentation and analytical techniques in Clinical Chemistry.
  1. Promotes the mission and vision of Brigham and Women's Hospital and laboratories, and a spirit of professionalism and excellence in performance among the chemistry laboratory staff.
  1. Adheres to hospital and laboratory policies and procedures and plans including infection control and safety plans.
  1. Performs 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.
Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. Must possess an Associate Degree in laboratory science or Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited college or university.
  2. ASCP certification (or eligibility) required.
EEO Statement

BWH is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Primary Location: MA-Boston-BWH Boston Main Campus Work Locations: BWH Boston Main Campus 75 Francis St Boston 02115 Job: Medical Technologist/MLT Organization: Brigham & Women's Hospital(BWH) Schedule: Full-time Standard Hours: 40 Shift: Day Job Employee Status: Regular Recruiting Department: BWH Clinical Labs Job Posting: Sep 12, 2024

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