Sr Medical Laboratory Scientist - Blood Bank

SUMMARY

The Sr. Medical Technologist reports to the Pathology Manager. Is assigned individually and may include responsibility for overseeing the operations and personnel performing testing in a specific laboratory section.

Performs non-routine and/or includes specialized tests and analyses. Such tests and analyses require the regular application of advanced problem solving and/or research skills due to their unusually difficult and complex nature and/or their innovative and developmental nature.

Individuals will be assigned to a specific laboratory section or discipline.

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares and determines suitability of solutions, reagents and stains following standard laboratory procedures; may prepare variations of same for special tests.
• Applies an advanced level of knowledge and/or experience in a specific laboratory section in order to conduct and interpret routine, specialized and/or innovative tests and analyses.
• Participates in research projects within assigned laboratory section as well as the review, analysis, development and implementation of new and improved clinical laboratory procedures and techniques.
• Utilizes advanced knowledge in order to function as a technical resource person for other technical personnel within the Specialists’ area of specialization, providing guidance and direction in resolving difficult problems, such as discerning the cause of unusual or atypical reactions, setting up complex testing procedures, trouble-shooting equipment and instrumentation malfunctions, defining testing parameters and the like.
• Regularly reviews technical/professional literature (i.e., journals, research papers, books, etc.) on topics pertinent to area of specialization in order to remain current on new procedures, innovations, etc.
• May periodically contribute topics to professional journals, etc. presenting research ad opinions within area of specialization.
• Regularly provides for the clinical education and experience of students and residents within area of specialization.
• May conduct formal classroom sessions to students and others presenting topics, analyses, technical background information, etc. from area of specialization.
• May interview and make recommendations for selection of staff.
• May participate in performance reviews of staff.
• May perform many of the duties of a Pathology Technologist when required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, or closely related field or equivalent education and experience as defined by CLIA standards.
• National certification (or eligible) in Medical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology by ASCP or equivalent.
• Advanced or Master’s Degree work in the area of specialization is desired but specialized knowledge can also be obtained through equivalent work experience.
• The ability to operate equipment and instruments and to perform all procedures and tests within assigned laboratory section and interpret them for accuracy.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care patients with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.

EXPERIENCE

• One year job related (specialized) work experience, in addition to any equivalent work experience required to offset formal training at the Masters level.

WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Works in a laboratory environment, exposed to infectious materials, toxins and other hazardous substances.
• The physical and visual dexterity necessary to conduct and interpret clinical laboratory tests.
• The physical ability to work standing or at laboratory benches and to lift supplies, etc.

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Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

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