Medical Laboratory Scientist

Medical Laboratory Technician (Clinical Laboratory Scientist)The Medical Laboratory Technician (Clinical Laboratory Scientist) provides on-site clinical laboratory services to beneficiaries of the Department of Veterans Affairs at the VA Boston Healthcare System. The technician supports diagnostic and treatment decisions by performing laboratory testing in accordance with VA policies, CLIA standards, and the Performance Work Statement (PWS).Key ResponsibilitiesPerform clinical laboratory testing in assigned laboratory sections in accordance with established proceduresAccurately analyze, verify, and report laboratory test resultsOperate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory instruments and equipmentEnsure compliance with CLIA, CAP, VA, and laboratory quality assurance standardsFollow infection control, patient safety, and information security protocolsMaintain accurate documentation and records in VA laboratory systemsParticipate in quality control, proficiency testing, and performance improvement activitiesCommunicate effectively with clinical staff regarding test results and laboratory issuesProtect patient privacy and confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA and VA regulationsLabratory duties including but not limited:ChemistryThe employee will perform routine chemistry testing using automated instrumentation, including Abbott Architect ci8200, Abbott Alinity, Advanced Instruments Osmos, Polymedco OC80, and manual chemistry methods.

Responsibilities include routine daily and weekly quality control and instrument maintenance.UrinalysisThe employee will perform routine chemistry and urinalysis testing using automated instrumentation, including Beckman Coulter Urinalysis systems, Advanced Instruments Osmos, Polymedco OC80, and manual urinalysis and chemistry methods. Duties include routine daily and weekly quality control and instrument maintenance.Blood BankThe employee will perform routine blood bank functions, including crossmatching, antibody screening and identification, selected cell panels, and processing blood and blood products for weekly issue or emergency requests.

Responsibilities also include routine daily and weekly quality control procedures using tube and gel technology.Hematology and CoagulationThe employee will perform routine hematology and coagulation testing using automated instrumentation, including Sysmex, ACL Top, Alcor iSed, and manual hematology and coagulation methods. Duties include routine daily and weekly quality control and instrument maintenance.MicrobiologyThe employee will perform routine microbiology testing using both manual and automated methods. Duties include plating, Gram staining, reading and subculturing plates, Microscan setup, PCR testing, and other routine microbiology procedures.Quality and Proficiency TestingThe employee will perform patient and quality control testing in accordance with established protocols and actively participate in the College of American Pathologists (CAP) Proficiency Testing Program.Documentation and ReportingThe employee will independently test, evaluate, document, and report patient testing and quality control results. The employee will identify, document, and resolve any issues related to specimen collection, processing, testing, or reportingRequired QualificationsMinimum three (3) years of recent experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician or Clinical Laboratory ScientistMust be ASCP or AMT CertifiedBLS AHABachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in a biological or chemical science, or a closely related field.Education and training consistent with laboratory testing responsibilitiesAbility to read, write, speak, and understand English fluentlyStrong attention to detail and ability to work independently in a clinical laboratory environment