What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Medical Lab Scientist, Chemistry - Evening position at Massachusetts General Hospital?
Senior Medical Lab Scientist
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Shift : Evening Shift
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.
Key Responsibilities :
- 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.
- Serves as a resource to other medical technologists.
- Performs all duties and responsibilities of Medical Technologist I and II.
- Makes judgments as to sample suitability.
- Performs test procedures on specimens, including selection of proper test procedures, reagents, controls, and instruments.
- Calculates test findings using mathematical formulas and conversion tables.
- Evaluates the validity of test results.
- Reports to supervisor any unusual findings for final decision concerning the release of results.
- Records test results either manually or electronically into the computer.
- Operates instruments such as analytical balances, multi-channel analyzers, and other specialized analyzers.
- Aids in preventive maintenance as well as troubleshooting equipment malfunctions.
- Prepares reagents according to prescribed directions, which may involve weighing dry and liquid materials, reconstituting lyophilized materials, and handling other chemical substances.
- Evaluates results of quality control procedures and either takes corrective action within the purview of the position or advises the Supervisor.
- Records results of daily quality control correctly.
- Provides orientation, instruction, and training of Chemistry Lab operations and procedures to laboratory staff, new employees, and medical staff, as directed by Supervisor.
- Monitors and evaluates other medical technologists' performance and competencies as directed by Supervisor.
- Serves as acting laboratory supervisor when the supervisor is absent from the area.
- Recommends appropriate policy and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
- Responds to and aids in resolving any unsafe conditions.
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Additional Job Description :
The General Hospital Corporation 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.
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