Clinical Lab Technologist I, Pathology at Partner's Healthcare in Boston, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.


At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission-from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.


At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare - people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds - to apply.



Job Summary
GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:


Serves as a member of a team dedicated to coordinating patient specimens for the Translational Biomarker Core (TBC), a research core within the Center for Advanced Molecular Diagnostics (CAMD) in the Department of Pathology.


Reporting to the CAMD Supervisor, this position is responsible for supporting the CAMD TBC. Responsibilities will include receiving, accessioning, coordinating and tracking orders and specimens through the Partners Core Management system and interacting with PIs throughout the institution to ensure successful completion of research projects. The position also includes laboratory duties including sample preparation and nucleic acid isolations.



Qualifications



PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:



Responsibilities as Outlined by CLIA (as described in the Federal Register, 42 CFR, Subpart M 493.1403 - 1495.)


The testing personnel are responsible for specimen processing, test performance and for reporting test results.


(a) Each individual performs only those high complexity tests that are authorized by the laboratory director and require a degree of skill commensurate with the individual's education, training or experience, and technical abilities.


(b) Each individual performing high complexity testing must-


(1) Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results;


(2) Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens;


(3) Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed;


(4) Follow the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance;


(5) Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either must correct the problems or immediately notify the general supervisor, technical supervisor, clinical consultant, or director;


(6) Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications; and


(7) Except as specified in paragraph (c) of this section, if qualified under § 493.1489(b)(5), perform high complexity testing only under the onsite, direct supervision of a general supervisor qualified under § 493.1461.


1. Under supervision from the CAMD Supervisor and Senior Research Scientist:


Receives service requests for CAMD TBC lab services through the Partners Core Management system.


Communicates with TBC users to coordinate sample submission.


Evaluates sample submissions and requisition information and accessions cases into the Anatomic Pathology laboratory information system (LIS), PowerPath


Receives samples, verifies, and gathers patient and test information as needed


Documents information associated with patient specimens, testing, and inquiries


Troubleshoots basic problems related to specimen and patient information


Works with laboratory technologists to facilitate research sample testing


Maintains research project tracking spreadsheets


Assigns research OncoPanel cases to pathologists for sign out


Uploads signed out research OncoPanel reports to OneDrive and notifies PI that results are available


Tracks project progress and completes service requests upon study completion


Some sample preparation lab work may be required


Maintains Core reagent inventory


Under supervision from the CAMD Supervisor and Technical staff:


Performs laboratory duties that include tissue processing, nucleic acid extraction, and quantification according to laboratory policies and procedures


Records sample data and progression through the laboratory in laboratory information management system (LIMS) and/or sample tracking spreadsheets


Performs other laboratory work that may include instrument quality control, preparation and processing of samples, preparation of laboratory reagents, maintenance of reagent and supply inventory, and other tasks.


May perform relevant literature searches for the CAMD Research core


Maintains established department policies, procedures and objectives, including the areas of quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control.


Performs all other duties and responsibilities as directed.



Qualifications - External

• Bachelor's Degree and an interest in clinical research.


• 0- 1 year prior experience in a healthcare setting.


• Experience with MS Office 365 applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.


• Familiarity of medical terminology preferred.

SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Must possess excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize work appropriately.


• Ability to methodically record data with a very high level of accuracy.


• Good interpersonal skills to interact effectively with co-workers, department staff, and principle investigators


• Strong computer skills with specific knowledge of Microsoft Office 365: Word , Excel and PowerPoint


• Ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic work environment


• Ability to work collaboratively with a team


• Must be able to handle confidential patient information with absolute discretion and sound judgment

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Busy clinical laboratory environment.


• Exposure to blood and other body fluids.


• Work requires frequent standing, walking and/or occasional lifting or carrying of supplies.


• Noise level is high due to continuous operation of lab equipment.

HOSPITAL WIDE RESPONSIBILITIES:



Works within legal, regulatory, accreditation and ethical practice standards relevant to the position and as established by BWH/Partners; follows safe practices required for the position; complies with appropriate BWH and Partners policies and procedures; fulfills any training required by BWH and/or Partners, as appropriate; brings potential matters of non-compliance to the attention of the supervisor or other appropriate hospital staff.



Additional Job Details (if applicable)



Remote Type


Onsite



Work Location


70 Francis Street



Scheduled Weekly Hours


40



Employee Type


Regular



Work Shift


Day (United States of America)



EEO Statement:


The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.



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