Medical Lab Scientist II - Needham

Position/Department Summary

Performs a variety of routine and highly specialized diagnostic tests and specialized procedures. Assures quality of the results and communicates relevance of results to other health care professionals.

• Perform a variety of moderate and highly complex diagnostic laboratory testing under general supervision.
• May perform specialized procedures in special laboratory sections unique to each laboratory’s discipline.
• Evaluate whether the results are abnormal/critical and take appropriate action internally/externally according to laboratory guidelines.
• Record results of tests with all supporting documentation for clinical interpretation.
• Perform regularly scheduled quality control, preventative maintenance, and calibration of equipment according to laboratory guidelines; troubleshoot and repair equipment.
• Participate in department continuing education including training programs that expand scope of knowledge.
• Provide general assistance to less experienced laboratory personnel.
• Communicate principle/theory to physicians and other professional staff.
• Ensure accurate test results by following good lab practices; identify problems and seek appropriate assistance when unsure of resolution.
• Perform a variety of special projects and additional work as needed/assigned.
• Observe guides, verify, and check documentation of less experienced lab personnel.
• Train and teach laboratory personnel and others; contribute to the continuing education program.
• May act as lead in absence of supervisor/manager; may prepare schedule or draft procedures.
• Perform a variety of moderate to highly complex and specialized diagnostic laboratory testing.
• Perform special projects as assigned.
• May perform testing unique to the specific discipline in the laboratory and at the bedside.

• Associate’s Degree AND successful completion of an ASCP/NAACLS accredited Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science program required.
• Bachelor’s Degree AND successful completion of an ASCP/NAACLS accredited Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science program preferred.

• Minimum 3 years of Clinical Lab Science experience required.
• 5 years Clinical lab experience preferred.

• National certification preferred.
• Certification required for related science degree individuals.

• Monday – Friday, 11am – 7:30pm including on‑call hours as needed.

• Needham.

• $7,500 one‑time sign‑on bonus.

• $2,000.

Boston Children’s Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) retirement savings plan, pension, tuition and certain license and certification reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts, and discounted rates on T‑passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.

The posted pay range is Boston Children’s reasonable and good‑faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting.

Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job‑related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) retirement savings plan, pension, tuition and certain license and certification reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T‑passes.

Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.