Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):

• Perform patient testing in Chemistry, Urinalysis, Hematology/Coagulation, and Transfusion Medicine using standard laboratory equipment.
• Determine and recommend modifications to procedures/methodologies to ensure accuracy and quality of test results.
• Communicate with reference laboratories regarding sample handling, test results, and specimen transportation.
• Confer with reference laboratories on test validation, new testing procedures, and billing/pricing issues.
• Prepare reagents, controls, and calibrators for laboratory testing.
• Inspect, calibrate, and perform minor repairs on laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
• Advise physicians and nurses on appropriate tests to enhance patient care quality.
• Inform medical staff of test result significance.
• Evaluate test requests and validity of results, including those from reference labs.
• Maintain required records for quality control, instrument maintenance, and regulatory documentation.
• Ensure staff competency through observation, analysis, and proficiency testing.
• Participate in employee evaluations and initiate disciplinary procedures as needed.
• Participate in staff interviews for vacancies.
• Compile data for performance improvement and CAP survey reports, and ensure timely submissions.
• Oversee operational and capital budgets for the Chemistry lab.
• Monitor supplies and work with vendors to ensure uninterrupted lab operations.
• Prepare and provide feedback on capital equipment procurement and reagent agreements.
• Evaluate future equipment needs and provide detailed information to the Director of Clinical Support Services.
• Monitor patient testing results via LIS and ensure proper documentation.
• Compile statistics for monthly test volumes, inventory, budget, and quality control data.
• Maintain adequate inventory of testing materials and consumables.
• Attend relevant meetings, seminars, and conferences to stay updated on new diagnostic testing trends.
• Provide information to public and agencies for medical or public health decisions.
• Ensure a safe working environment by monitoring compliance with safety and infection control policies.
• Rotate holidays and weekends as required.
• Provide administrative support to the Director and cover their absence when needed.
• Work flexible shifts as required by the Laboratory Supervisor.

Required Qualifications:

• Understand principles and practices in Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, and Blood Bank.
• Apply safety and infection control procedures in a clinical laboratory.
• Utilize techniques and methodologies for clinical lab tests.
• Operate instrumentation and equipment used in clinical labs (e.g., Abbott Axsym, Dade Excel, Bayer Clinitek).
• Handle hazardous chemicals and infectious waste properly.
• Perform quality control, linearity, and instrument calibration.
• Follow clinical lab policies and procedures.
• Comply with federal and state lab regulations.
• Work with chemical properties and characteristics used in clinical labs.
• Use lab terminology and abbreviations.
• Collect, handle, and transport specimens correctly.
• Assess specimen acceptability and lab data applicability.
• Follow and give precise oral and written instructions.
• Interact tactfully with others.
• Exercise sound judgment and work independently.
• Foster harmonious working relationships.
• Explain unit policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Prepare fiscal, workload, and quality assurance reports.
• Write clearly and concisely.
• Be computer literate

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiar with organizational policies and procedures

About the Lemuel Shattuck Hospital:

Lemuel Shattuck Hospital is a fully Joint Commission accredited teaching facility that provides acute, subacute, and ambulatory care to patients referred by public agencies and private sector providers. Shattuck Hospital's services help economically and socially disadvantaged patients to get high quality, cost-effective care from a staff that respects their dignity.

Located in the heart of Boston's Jamaica Plain neighborhood, the Shattuck Hospital includes 248 inpatient beds including 95 Psychiatric beds and 29 Correctional Health beds. In addition, the Shattuck has a full outpatient clinic with many specialties that offers treatment to patients of the Department of Mental Health as well as Department of Correction and House of Correction inmates and community patients.

The Shattuck hospital is on the forefront of substance use disorder treatment including a Suboxone clinic serving 200 patients. In addition to direct medical services LSH hosts and supports an array of services located on the campus, serving patients struggling with addictions and homelessness.

Learn more about: what it's like to work as a DPH nurse

Learn more about Shattuck Hospital: https://www.mass.gov/locations/lemuel-shattuck-hospital

Relocation information: https://www.mass.gov/service-details/dph-renovation-for-shattuck-hospital-replacement-building

Pre-Hire Process:

A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori

Education, licensure, and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines.

Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth's website, http://www.mass.gov

If you require assistance with the application/interview process and would like to request an ADA accommodation, please click on the link and complete the Reasonable Accommodation Online Request Form

For questions regarding this requisition, please contact Executive Office of Health and Human Services, Human Resources at 1-800- 510-4122 Ext. #4

Qualifications

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

Minimum Entrance Requirements:

Applicants must have (A) at least seven (7) years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional, academic research or technical experience for which the major duties had included laboratory analysis and the interpretation of laboratory results, and proficiency in instrumentation and diagnostic laboratory testing, of which (B) at least two (2) years must have been in a supervisory, administrative or leadership capacity, or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.

Based on assignment, applicants must meet related Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA) requirements for High Complexity Testing.

Substitutions:

I. A Bachelor's degree with a major in microbiology, molecular biology, medical technology, biology or related scientific field may be substituted for two (2) years of the required (A) experience.

II. A Master's degree with a major in microbiology, molecular biology, medical technology, biology or related scientific field, may be substituted for three (3) year of the required (A) experience.

III. A Doctoral degree with a major in microbiology, molecular biology, medical technology or related scientific field, may be substituted for four (4) years of the required (A) experience.

Salary placement is determined by a combination of factors, including the candidate's years of directly related experience and education, and alignment with our internal compensation structure as set forth by the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines. For all bargaining unit positions (non-management), compensation is subject to the salary provisions outlined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement and will apply to placement within the appropriate salary range.

Comprehensive Benefits

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

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Title 101 CMR 23.00 ("Regulation") requires certain agency staff to have received the COVID-19 vaccination and Influenza vaccination, or have taken required mitigation measures, to prevent viral infection and transmission in State Hospitals and State Congregate Care Facilities. The Regulation applies to this position. Successful candidates will be required to acknowledge and attest to your vaccination status for both COVID-19 and Influenza.

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.