Research Technician II, Pathology

Position

Research Technician II Department:
Pathology Research

Location:

Boston, MA

Schedule:

40 hours per week, Days (On-site)

Boston Medical Center (BMC) is more than a hospital. It´s a network of support and care that touches the lives of hundreds of thousands of people in need each year. It is the largest and busiest provider of trauma and emergency services in New England. Emphasizing community-based care, BMC is committed to providing consistently excellent and accessible health services to all—and is the largest safety-net hospital in New England.

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Under the general direction of the Special Procedures Manager, provides ancillary support for clinical activities by performance and appropriate interpretation of high complexity testing. Applicant must meet CAP personnel requirements for performing high complexity testing and have a minimum of three years of lab experience.

• Learn to digitize slides using the Leica AT2 and Versa Imaging System.
• Help maintain equipment and reagent/material supplies.
• After specialized training and required experience, performs moderate and high complexity tests and interpret them.
• Performs routine experiments and techniques such as histology, immunohistochemistry and special stains according to established protocols.
• Develops new tests and new testing specialty by consulting and working with physician directors of lab sections.
• Acts as a resource and interprets tests for laboratory users in a manner consistent with level of training and knowledge.
• Reports results and issues encountered to the Manager in a timely manner.
• Implements a best workflow or practice model for the area of technical specialty.
• Performs research literature searches as needed.
• Ensures proper handling and storing of specimens and supplies, dispose of waste according to policy and ensure proper use of equipment and facilities.
• Maintains appropriate laboratory inventory and orders related supplies as needed.
• Performs instrument and equipment maintenance as defined by each instrument manufacturer.
• Recognizes instrument, equipment or methodology problems and/or discrepancies and brings them to the attention of the Special Procedures Manager.
• Performs QC procedures and assesses Quality Control data according to Section Policy and Procedures.
• Provides training and technical supervision to students and visiting researchers.
• Provides assistance when needed.
• Maintains proficiency for all designated LIS functions as outlined in section specific policies and procedures.
• Participates in Quality Advancement/Quality Improvement activities according to Departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintains initial and annual competency documentation as outlined in section policies and procedures.
• Attends all scheduled lab meetings, departmental continuing education classes and participates in scientific or service related continuing education classes.
• Works cooperatively with other laboratory staff members and takes initiative to determine where assistance is needed and renders assistance.
• Communicates all important information regarding the laboratory (ie. Inventory, testing status and instrument status) to fellow staff members.
• Answers the telephone according to departmental policy; responds to inquiries/requests.
• Attends mandatory safety education sessions to keep informed of changes regarding…