Per Diem - Medical Lab Scientist

Position/Department Summary

Performs a variety of routine and highly specialized diagnostic tests and specialized procedures. Assures quality of the results and communicates relevance of results to other health care professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Performing a variety of moderate and highly complex and diagnostic laboratory testing under general supervision in the laboratory.
• May perform specialized procedures in special laboratory sections unique to each laboratory’s discipline.
• Evaluating whether the results are abnormal/critical and takes appropriate action internally/externally according to laboratory guidelines.
• Recording results of tests with all supporting documentation for clinical interpretation.
• Performing regularly scheduled quality control, preventative maintenance, and calibration of equipment according to laboratory guidelines. Performs all troubleshooting and repair.
• Participating in department continuing education including training program expanding scope of knowledge.
• Providing general assistance to less experienced laboratory personnel.

• Communicating principle/theory to physicians and other professional staff.
• Ensuring accurate test results by following good lab practices. Can identify problems as if unsure of resolution seeks appropriate assistance.
• Performing a variety of special projects and additional work as needed/assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science program required
• Bachelor’s Degree AND successful completion of an ASCP/NAACLS accredited Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science program preferred.

Experience

• 2 years Clinical laboratory experience and an Associate’s degree OR No experience with Bachelor’s degree
• 3 years of Clinical Lab Science experience preferred

Certification/Registration Preferred

• National certification preferred

Employee Referral bonus

• $2,000.00

Shift/hours

• Per Diem - this position will float between Boston and Needham locations
• Covering Sick and vacation time - off