Senior Medical Lab Scientist, Microbiology -Dayshift

Site: Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc.

 

At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission—from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community.  We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.

At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare — people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds – to apply.

 

 

Job Summary

The Medical Laboratory Scientist Senior I (MLS Senior I), in their role as Testing Personnel as defined by CLIA, may perform waived and non-waived testing.

Each individual performs only those tests that are authorized by the Laboratory Director and require a degree of skill commensurate with the individual’s education, training, or experience, and technical abilities.

Under general supervision, and after successful completion of orientation, training, and competency assessment on all instruments/methods applicable to their role, the Medical Laboratory Scientist Senior I (MLS Senior I) carries out all policies and performs all tests in accordance with the laboratory’s standard operating procedures. They work 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.

If qualified, the MLS Senior I, in their role as Technical Supervisor, Technical Consultant, or General Supervisor as defined by CLIA, on occasion, may be delegated the responsibility of the technical oversight of the laboratory including the day-to-day supervision or oversight of the laboratory operations and personnel performing testing and reporting results.

Under the general supervision of the Clinical Manager and Clinical Supervisors, the Medical Laboratory Scientist Senior I (MLS Senior I) is responsible for the supervision of assigned workstations including Quality Control (QC) review, instrument maintenance and troubleshooting, training, competency assessment of staff, operations, and inventory management.

Reports to: Clinical Manager and Clinical Supervisor

Responsibilities as outlined by CLIA:
Testing Personnel are responsible for specimen processing, test performance, and for reporting test results.

Technical Supervisor (High Complexity Testing) and Technical Consultant (Moderate Complexity Testing)

If qualified, responsibilities may be delegated in writing to the MLS Senior I:

Responsible for the selection of test methodology appropriate for the clinical use of the test results.
Responsible for the verification of the test procedures performed and the establishment of the laboratory’s test performance characteristics, including the precision and accuracy of each test and test system.
Responsible for ensuring enrollment and participation in a CMS-approved proficiency testing (PT) program for the testing performed; ensuring PT samples are tested in accordance with the CLIA requirements, and that PT results are returned within the time frames established by the PT program; PT reports are reviewed by the appropriate staff, including Medical Director, and corrective action plans are followed when PT results are unacceptable or unsatisfactory.
Responsible for establishing a quality control program appropriate for the testing performed and establishing the parameters for acceptable levels of analytical performance, ensuring these levels are maintained throughout the entire testing process.
Responsible for resolving technical problems and ensuring that remedial actions are taken whenever test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications.
Responsible for ensuring that patient test results are not reported until corrective actions have been taken and the test system is functioning properly.
Responsible for identifying the training needs and assuring that each individual performing tests receives regular in-service training and education appropriate for the type and complexity of laboratory services provided.
Responsible for evaluating the compet