Baystate Health System

medical Lab Scientist

Baystate Health System • $71K — $97K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science or related field required.
  • Certification as a Medical Technologist from the American Society for Clinical Pathology is mandatory.
  • 5-7 years of experience in a clinical laboratory setting preferred.
  • Strong technical knowledge of laboratory medicine and instrumentation is essential.
  • Excellent verbal communication and computer skills are required.

Responsibilities

  • Verify specimen appropriateness and alert healthcare providers of critical results.
  • Perform analytical procedures using manual or automated methods, ensuring quality control.
  • Report assay results within established turnaround times while maintaining productivity.
  • Serve as a resource for problem-solving and troubleshooting instrumentation issues.
  • Maintain thorough documentation of work performed and quality control measures.
  • Participate in special projects and train new employees, incorporating theoretical knowledge.
  • Assist in CAP inspection preparation and compliance with regulatory standards.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
  • Collaborative work environment with a focus on teamwork and communication.
  • Participation in special projects and studies.
  • Supportive training for new employees and students.
  • Comprehensive compliance with corporate and regulatory policies.
Full Job Description

Summary: 

Possesses and utilizes significant technical knowledge and skill regarding principles and techniques of laboratory medicine as well as instrumentation. Performs a wide variety of assays/procedures within a clinical laboratory service with documented expertise. Works independently and assesses test results for validity prior to reporting. Performs method evaluations, advanced projects, writes/updates procedures, may take paid call, assist in CAP inspection preparation, may order supplies/maintain inventory, specialized training, performs specialized/highly complex testing. When teaching or training able to include a higher level of theory. Position requires excellent verbal communication, significant computer skills and ability to interface with a broad spectrum of health care professionals in a collaborative manner.

Job Responsibilities: 

1)
 Verifies appropriateness of specimens, accurately labels and identifies specimens. Alerts appropriate health care provider(s) regarding critical results

2) Carries out analytical procedures utilizing manual or automated methods, following written protocols. Verifies validity of results prior to reporting by observing established quality control criteria prior to reporting. Produces results that meet established departmental standards for accuracy and precision with minimal repetition or problems. Incumbent demonstrates significant documented skill and experience and is a resource to other staff in at least one section of the laboratory service.

3) Performs assays and reports results within established Turnaround Times. Prioritizes work and maintains acceptable level of productivity. Communicates regarding issues that may affect quality of results and/or Turnaround Time.

4) Incumbent demonstrates high level technical, interpretive and evaluation skills. Serves as a resource to identify or solve problems. Communicates with work team and/or supervisor regarding problems. Performs basic trouble shooting of instrumentation, referring issues to supervisor as necessary.

5) Demonstrates excellent communication, teamwork and customer service skills. Records of work performed, quality control and documentation of issues are thorough and complete, consistent with all departmental requirements and those of regulatory agencies. Courteous and helpful in all interactions with patients, visitors, co-workers and health care providers.

6) Participation in special projects or studies with minimal supervision. Orients and trains new employees and teaches students incorporating theory and clinical significance.

7) Assists in maintenance and updating procedures through independent research to ensure current and appropriate methods.

8) As assigned support CAP inspection preparation by participating in checklist review, interpretation of standards, implementing corrective action, and proficiency testing program.

9) Maintains awareness of and follows all corporate and BHS Pathology compliance policies and procedures

10) Observes and promotes the BHS organizational standards of behavior

Required Work Experience: 

1)
  in Medical Laboratory Science or BA BS in Science

Preferred Work Experience: 

1)
 None Listed

Skills and Competencies: 

1)
 Basic to Intermediate laboratory skills acquired through experience or clinical training

Education:

Associates of Science: Clinical Laboratory Science (Required), Bachelor of Science

Certifications:

Medical Technologist - American Society for Clinical PathologyAmerican Society for Clinical PathologyAmerican Society for Clinical Pathology

Compensation

Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.

Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum

$34.34 - $39.47 - $46.69

 

About Baystate Health System

Baystate Health is a not-for-profit, integrated health care system serving over 800,000 people throughout western New England. The system includes five hospitals, a large network of primary care and specialty care providers, and a range of community-based health services. Baystate Health is the largest employer in western Massachusetts, with over 12,000 employees, and is a major contributor to the region's economy. The system is committed to providing high-quality, affordable health care to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay, and has received numerous awards and recognitions for its clinical excellence and patient-centered care.
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1883

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