Medical Laboratory Scientist Martha's Vineyard Hospital

Overview

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Martha's Vineyard Hospital, Inc.

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

We're offering a generous sign-on bonus of $10,000.00 to welcome you to our team. Recognizing and valuing exceptional talent, we're eager to discuss the exciting details of this bonus during our interview process.

Summary: To perform accurate, precise testing to assist in patient care in a timely manner. To assist in all functions of laboratory services.

Medical Laboratory Scientists are required to have ASCP certification within one year of hire. MVH will accept AMT Certification in lieu of ASCP certification for current workers who possess AMT certification as of the ratification date, and for new hires who possess AMT certification at the time of hire.

Does this position require Patient Care? No

• Performs laboratory tests using established procedures in accordance with State and Federal regulations.
• Good blood collection techniques for venipuncture, capillary collection, and pediatric collection.
• Reviewing results and logs for technical or clerical oversights/errors.
• Generate complete and accurate reports.
• Verify, report, and document alarm values in a timely manner.
• Participates in QA/QI studies as necessary.
• Performs and review Quality Control Values.
• Helps maintain inventory of technical supplies.
• Performs and documents daily and periodic maintenance.
• Performs calibrations when necessary.
• Troubleshoots and document instrument problems.
• Use “Hot lines” and call in service when necessary.
• Willingness to help others with their assigned duties when needed.
• Flexibility to changes, duties, call, shifts when emergency situations arise.
• Maintains good working relations with areas of service physicians, outside facilities, and the general public.
• Maintains a satisfactory attendance record.
• Works well independently.
• Satisfactory availability and response when on call.
• Complies with department and hospital policy and procedure in accordance with State and Federal regulation.
• Complies with OSHA standards and universal precautions.
• Performs all duties when requested to assist the manager, pathologist, and CEO.
• Assists in training and guiding new staff technologists.

Education
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Bachelor's Degree Biology required or Bachelor's Degree Clinical Laboratory Sciences required or Bachelor's Degree Laboratory Sciences required.

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

No

Licenses and Credentials
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ASCP Certified Medical Technologist [MLT, MT, MLA, Histologists] - Generic - HR Only preferred.

Experience
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At least two years experience in a clinical Laboratory; 2-3 years required.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

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• Must be able to read, write legibly, speak clearly and understand the English language.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action in a timely fashion.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with staff, patients, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Must possess the willingness to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel and the general public.

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Onsite

Work Location

One Hospital Road

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Evening (United States of America)

Pay Range

$33.91 - $68.91/Hourly

Grade

SM1217

Mass General Brigham is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our compensation framework considers skills, experience, education, certifications, and other factors. The base pay shown is an estimate and may not reflect the total compensation package. Benefits, career opportunities, and recognition programs are available as applicable. Our Talent Acquisition team will discuss compensation and benefits with you if you are offered a position.

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