"When I realized all of the opportunities that being a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) provides - the versatility you get with only one degree - I said sign me up! It's a really wonderful career."
This Clinical Laboratory Supervisor I will be responsible for:
Coordinates staff and activities during a shift or for a localized area within the department of lab medicine. Activities include schedules and assignments, supply inventory, troubleshooting, and communications.
Works with the laboratory manager to assure that adequate numbers of fully trained and competent staff are scheduled to perform the work of the laboratory.
Participates in the selection of and provides input to the hiring, progressive discipline, and termination processes. Works with staff to identify and resolve complex technical and procedural problems occurring on the shifts and coaches staff on appropriate strategies for handling future occurrences.
Communicates all significant problems, trends, and issues to the leadership of the laboratory and develops strategies for improvement.
Trains and teaches laboratory personnel and other clinical staff.
Contributes to department continuing education.
Monitors and ensures the quality of shift work being performed.
Participates in department continuing education, including training program expanding scope of knowledge.
Maintains communications with customers and clients of the laboratory.
Performs a variety of special projects or additional work as needed/assigned, including participating in new test development and evaluation.
Communicates significant events and problems to the lab leadership.
To qualify, you must have:
Bachelor's Degree
Clinical Laboratory Science or a closely related field plus an internship
Internship and 3 years of experience.
Current registration/certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology ASCP in one of the following:
Certified Medical Technologist from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP),or Technologist registered/certified in one of the following:
Certified Technician in Hematology,
Certified Technician in Chemistry,
Certified Microbiology,
Certified Technician in Immunology, or Certified Tech in one of the following:
Blood Banking from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP),
Registered Microbiology from the American Association of Microbiology (AAM)
Shift/Hours:
Monday – Friday: 6:45am – 3:15pm. Weekends and holidays as needed
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.
Boston Children’s Hospital is dedicated to improving and advancing the health and well-being of children around the world through its life-changing work in clinical care, biomedical research, medical education and community engagement.
Boston Children's is ranked the number one pediatric hospital in the nation by U.S. News and World Report. It is home to the world's largest pediatric research enterprise, and it is the leading recipient of pediatric research funding from the National Institutes of Health. It is the primary pediatric teaching hospital for Harvard Medical School. Boston Children’s treats more children with rare diseases and complex conditions than any other hospital.
Boston Children’s is dedicated to creating a culture where all patients, families, clinicians, researchers, staff, and communities feel empowered and supported. We are committed to working together to support health equity and promote anti-racist practices. This is not merely an aspirational goal, and in August 2020, we shared our formal Declaration on Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity that will be our guiding compass in making this goal a reality.
With more than 40 clinical departments and 258 s...pecialized clinical programs, Boston Children’s is one of the largest pediatric medical centers in the United States.
