Medical Lab Scientist II, Microbiology - Evening Shift

Brigham and Women's Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
45 Francis Street (Show on map)
Jan 01, 2025
Medical Laboratory Scientist II (MLS II) The Medical Laboratory Scientist II (MLS II), 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 II (MLS II) carries out all policies and performs all tests in accordance with the laboratory's standard operating procedures. The MLS II works 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 test results used by providers in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. The Medical Laboratory Scientist II (MLS II), in their role as General Supervisor as defined by CLIA, may be delegated the responsibility of the day-to-day supervision or oversight of laboratory operations and personnel performing testing and reporting results, if the number of years of experience required by regulatory agencies is met. Under the general supervision of the Clinical Manager and Clinical Supervisors, the MLS II may assist with 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: General Supervisor - High Complexity Testing On occasion, the MLS II may be assigned the following responsibilities, if the number of years' experience required by regulatory agencies is met: 1.Must be accessible to test personnel at all times testing is performed and provide on-site telephone or electronic consultation to resolve technical problems in accordance with policies and procedures established in the clinical laboratory. 2.Responsible for providing day-to-day supervision of high-complexity test performance by qualified testing personnel. 3.Must be on-site to provide direct supervision when high-complexity testing is performed by an individual qualified before 1/19/1993 (FR 493/1489(b)(5)). Refer to the Federal Register for exceptions when work can be reviewed within 24 hours by a general supervisor qualified under FR 493.1461. 4.Responsible for monitoring test analyses and specimen examinations to ensure that acceptable levels of analytical performance are maintained. Testing personnel are responsible for specimen processing, test performance, and reporting test results. 5.Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining records of patient test results. 6.Maintain records that demonstrate proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens. 7.Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and maintenance performed. 8.Follow the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within acceptable levels of performance. 9.Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either must correct the problems or immediately notify the general supervisor, technical supervisor, clinical consultant, or director. 10.Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications. 11.If qualified under 493.1489(b)(5), perform high-complexity testing only under the onsite, direct supervision of a general supervisor qualified under 493.1461. ________________________________________ Additional responsibilities under the direction of the Clinical Manager and Clinical Supervisor: 1.Performs qualitative and quantitative tests and procedures using instruments and/or manual methods on blood, plasma, and other body fluids, according to laboratory policies. Demonstrates the use of two patient identifiers. 2.Prepares samples and reagents for testing according to laboratory policies. 3.Operates all instruments/analyzers per established procedures or instructions in the applicable operator's manual. 4.Performs routine maintenance, function checks, or calibrations on equipment according to policies and documents. 5.Recognizes instrument malfunctions, documents problems as may be required, performs troubleshooting and repair according to established guidelines, and alerts supervisor or designee as needed. 6.Performs quality control for all reagents and instruments according to policies. Documents quality control results according to laboratory policies. Responsible for documenting all out-of-range QC results and corresponding corrective action steps if applicable. 7.Ensures the accuracy, interpretation, and reporting of test results according to laboratory policies. 8.Identifies aberrant patient test results, recognizes factors that affect results, and takes appropriate action; seeks assistance in resolution as needed. Documents all corrective action procedures undertaken in the clinical laboratory. 9.Participates in QA/QI activities as required. 10.Participates in the Proficiency Testing program, including the handling and analysis of Proficiency Testing samples. 11.Successfully completes orientation, training, and competency for all applicable instruments/methods. Maintains competency. 12.Keeps current in developments in technical instrumentation and analytical techniques in clinical laboratories. Participates in internal and external continuing education. Completes mandatory annual training modules. 13.Participates in the training/orientation of new employees or students. Participates in the competency assessment of other staff as required. 14.Participates in the evaluation, validation, and/or implementation of new methodologies or instruments as required. 15.May assist leadership with planning, organizing, and prioritizing work duties to accomplish daily tasks and objectives. Supports and assists coworkers as needed to ensure the best possible patient care; able to work independently while functioning as a team member. 16.May provide daily supervision and assistance to technical and non-technical staff. May determine work priority and assume timely completion of work. Assumes weekend and holiday supervisory responsibilities in the absence of a supervisor. 17.May review daily work of others, including patient results, quality control, and maintenance records for accuracy and completeness. 18.Documents errors using the hospital Safety Reporting System; informs supervisor/manager when safety reports are entered. 19.Adheres to hospital and laboratory policies and procedures, including but not limited to laboratory procedures, hospital procedures, accrediting agencies' guidelines, infection control, and safety plans. 20.Performs clerical and support services as needed, such as answering the telephone, calling critical, Stat, or Code results to the appropriate department or Licensed Care Provider, monitoring pending logs, and other assigned duties. Ensures proper documentation of calls. 21.Monitors reagent and supplies, orders as needed, or communicates the need to the appropriate person to maintain an adequate inventory of necessary supplies. 22.Performs any other duties as required, which may include but not be limited to general laboratory duties such as processing specimens, logging in specimens, etc. Minimum: Must possess a Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Laboratory Science or Chemical, Physical, or biological science from an accredited college or university Licenses/Certifications: ASCP certification or equivalent (e.g., AMT) Required. Relevant. Work Experience Details: 2 yrs with BS in MLS, 3 yrs with BS in non-MLS. Additional Job Description The Brigham and Women's 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.