What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Laboratory Scientist I, Evening - Generalist position at Brigham & Women's Faulkner Hospital?
Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - Evening Shift, 3 PM to 11:30PM
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Medical Laboratory Scientists perform and evaluate complex laboratory tests across various areas of the clinical laboratory. This role requires a thorough understanding of precision instruments and a variety of automated and electronic equipment. MLSs work with minimal supervision and must be skilled in identifying issues, troubleshooting, and problem-solving.
Key Responsibilities:
Operate and maintain complex laboratory instruments; may serve as key operators, supporting supervisors with training, advanced maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Assist in developing and refining procedures to ensure test accuracy.
Perform and document all required Quality Control procedures, appropriately managing outliers.
Report all critical values promptly to the appropriate personnel and ensure proper documentation.
Alert supervisors to unusual results or any existing/potential issues, using the appropriate documentation processes.
Adhere to all hospital and laboratory safety protocols, including Universal Precautions, QA documentation, Fire Safety, and Hazardous Waste handling.
Maintain complete, accurate, and legible records.
Participate in the orientation of new staff, students, residents, or fellows as needed.
Take initiative to support smooth lab operations.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities:
Patient Safety
Follow hospital and department safety procedures to ensure a safe environment.
Practice proper hand hygiene and use two patient identifiers.
Ensure effective communication during handoffs and transitions.
Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety precautions.
Testing
Accurately perform and promptly report laboratory tests per SOPs.
Prioritize stat orders and assist colleagues during busy periods.
Report critical values per lab policy.
Quality Control
Regularly perform QC procedures, equipment checks, and maintenance.
Review and document results in accordance with SOPs.
Training & Education
Stay current with continuing education and competency requirements.
Participate in QA initiatives, proficiency testing, and policy reviews.
Professional Expectations
Proactively assist with departmental tasks and support team efficiency.
Take initiative and seek additional responsibilities when time permits.
Additional Job Description
Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity 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.
Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to an employee’s protected status, such as age, race, sex, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity or expression or sexual orientation.
Requirements:
Baccalaureate Degree in a Science required
Must be ASCP Eligible or Certified, required
Internship or equivalent required
3-5 years in a hospital laboratory experience preferred.
Additional Job Description
Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity 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.
Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to an employee’s protected status, such as age, race, sex, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity or expression or sexual orientation.
