Job Description - MLS Point of Care Specialist (3309187)
Come join the team at MGB Newton Wellesley Hospital in this new role!
MLS Point of Care Specialist! 32 hours/week 6:30a-3p. No Weekends!
New Rates and $10,000 Sign On Bonus applies!
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The Medical Laboratory Scientist Technical Specialist for Point of Care Testing (MLS TS), in their role as Testing Personnel as defined by CLIA, may perform waived and non-waived testing.
Each individual performs only those 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. Under general supervision, and after successful completion of orientation, training, and competency assessment on all instruments/methods applicable to their role, the MLS Technical Specialist (MLS TS) carries out all policies and performs all tests in accordance with the laboratory's standard operating procedures. Works independently in an efficient and organized manner to assure accurate results and records. The work requires a professional level of knowledge to read and interpret accurately test results used by providers in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases.
Under the general supervision of the Clinical Manager/ Department Director and Lab Director, the MLS Technical Specialist (MLS TS) is responsible for all Point of Care (POC) activities performed in both inpatient and outpatient sites. As subject matter expert (SME) for point of care testing, they work collaboratively with Nursing, Ambulatory Services, and other testing site leaders. Primary responsibilities include management of system operations utilizing Telcor and vendor specific systems, instrument validations and implementation, configuration and implementation, IQCP creation and review, review of Quality Control (QC)/Quality Assurance (QA), documentation of instrument maintenance, troubleshooting and correlations, training and competency assessment of testing personnel, inventory management, oversight of proficiency testing program, development and revisions of policies and procedures, and regulatory activities including site compliance surveillance and follow-up.
Reports to: Clinical Manager or Department Director and Laboratory Director.
Qualifications
- Minimum: Must possess a minimum of a Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Laboratory Science or Chemical, Physical, or biological science from an accredited college or university.
- ASCP certification.
- 5 or more years' Clinical Laboratory experience.
Newton-Wellesley Hospital will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, veteran or active military status, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation.
Primary Location
MA-Newton-NWH Main Campus
Work Locations
NWH Main Campus 2014 Washington Street Newton 02462
Job
Technical Specialist
Organization
Newton-Wellesley Hospital (NWH)
Schedule
Part-time
Standard Hours: 32
Shift
Day Job
Posted Shift Description: 32 hours, 6.30am - 3pm
Employee Status
Regular
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