Medical Laboratory Scientist PD

Medical Laboratory Scientist PD role at Brown University Health

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The Pathology Technologist reports to the Pathology Manager. Under general supervision and within department policies and procedures, performs various complex clinical laboratory tests in one or more of the laboratory sections of the Pathology Department. Work requires a professional level of knowledge in order to read and interpret test results, especially those which are abnormal or atypical. Responsibilities include calibrating instruments, reporting test results, conducting quality controls, and the like.

Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role‑model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers, and one another. All employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done.

• Prepares and determines suitable solutions, reagents, and stains following standard laboratory formulas and procedures; may prepare variations for special tests.
• Performs complex clinical laboratory tests in one or more sections of the Pathology Department, requiring professional knowledge to monitor testing procedures and parameters, and to interpret and analyze test results.
• Performs routine and specialized blood tests, including typing, cross‑matching, and identifying unusual or abnormal blood incompatibility factors as well as atypical conditions in blood specimens.
• Supports hematology procedures: identifying and quantifying all formed elements of blood (platelets, leukocytes, etc.) and identifying coagulation factors.
• Isolates microorganisms from a variety of clinical specimens with emphasis on rapid detection of pathogenic organisms, performs antibiotic susceptibility tests.
• Conducts chemical analyses of body fluids to determine conditions such as levels of glucose, sodium, potassium, chloride, carbon dioxide, drugs, and alcohol in the blood.
• Records and reviews test results for accuracy, prepares test reports, relays results, and discusses findings with physicians when necessary.
• Assists in instruction of students and residents and in orientation of new employees to an assigned laboratory section.
• Performs quality control checks on equipment and reagents, records values, and uses results to identify potential problems.
• Participates in development of new tests and procedures, makes recommendations, and establishes new tests and procedures.
• Monitors equipment operation; sets up and calibrates equipment, troubleshoots operational problems, performs preventative maintenance and minor repairs.
• Logs specimens and maintains specimen records; walks to patient floors, draws patient blood samples following established procedures, and transports specimens to Pathology for testing.
• Cleans and maintains laboratory equipment, glassware, instruments, and work benches.

• Bachelor’s degree in a lab science such as chemical, physical, biological, clinical laboratory science, medical technology or a closely related field, or equivalent education and experience as defined by CLIA standards.
• National certification by ASCP or equivalent in any of the offered categories such as Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Hematology, or any other recognized categorical certifications.
• Eligible for national certification with laboratory training, including completion of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by the ABHES, NAACLS, or other HHS‑approved organization.
• Demonstrated ability to operate equipment and instruments and to perform all procedures and tests within the assigned laboratory section, interpreting results accurately.
• Physical and visual dexterity necessary to conduct and interpret tests; physical ability to stand and work at laboratory benches.
• Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients with consideration of aging processes, human developmental stages, and cultural patterns at each step of the care process.

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