Clinical Laboratory Technologist I

Site: The Brigham and Womens Hospital Inc.

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Job Summary

Summary

The Clinical Laboratory Technologist (CLT) is responsible for the management maintenance monitoring and documentation of laboratory equipment used throughout the Blood Bank and Transfusion Medicine laboratory. This role ensures that all laboratory equipment is maintained in accordance with regulatory accreditation manufacturer and institutional requirements to support safe accurate and efficient laboratory operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Equipment Management
-Serve as the departments primary resource for equipment management and maintenance activities.
-Oversee the inventory functionality and lifecycle management of all laboratory equipment including but not limited to:
-Blood product storage equipment (refrigerators freezers platelet incubators and agitators)
-Testing and analytical instrumentation
oComponent manufacturing and processing equipment
oIrradiation thawing and transport equipment
oTemperature monitoring and alarm systems
-Maintain an accurate and up-to-date equipment inventory and equipment management database.
-Ensure all equipment records service documentation and maintenance logs are current complete and readily available for inspection.

Preventive Maintenance and Repairs
-Perform coordinate and document routine preventive maintenance activities according to manufacturer specifications and laboratory policies.
-Troubleshoot equipment issues and coordinate repairs with internal departments biomedical engineering facilities and external vendors.
-Monitor equipment performance and identify opportunities for preventative actions to minimize downtime.
-Verify proper equipment operation following maintenance repairs upgrades or service activities.

Documentation and Compliance
-Maintain active and current maintenance logs for all laboratory equipment.
-Ensure required calibration temperature checks quality control and maintenance activities are completed and documented according to established schedules.
-Review equipment records regularly to ensure compliance with CAP AABB FDA Joint Commission CLIA and organizational requirements.
-Participate in audits inspections and accreditation activities related to equipment management.

Equipment Qualification and Validation
-Assist with installation qualification validation and implementation of new equipment and systems.
-Develop and maintain equipment procedures work instructions and competency materials.
-Participate in equipment performance evaluations and validation studies.

Training and Support
-Train laboratory personnel on the proper operation maintenance and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment.
-Provide technical support and guidance regarding equipment-related issues.
-Assist in developing and maintaining departmental equipment management policies and procedures.

Education
Bachelors Degree Laboratory Sciences required or Bachelors Degree Other required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree
No

Licenses and Credentials

Experience
Laboratory experience preferred but will train. 0-1 year preferred

Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Must have the ability to pay careful attention to detail and to adhere to written protocols including communication with supervisors when issues are identified.
- Must be able to perform as a team member.
- Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to interact professionally and effectively with numerous staff including physicians hospital personnel employees and patients.

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Onsite

75 Francis Street

40

Regular

Rotating (United States of America)

Pay Range

$23.34 - $33.37/Hourly

Grade

5

At Mass General Brigham we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive and any offer extended will take into account your skills relevant experience if applicable education certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation addition to competitive base pay we offer comprehensive benefits career advancement opportunities differentials premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

2200 The Brigham and Womens Hospital Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Vietnam Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at .