Baystate Health, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare quality and safety, and home to **Baystate Noble Hospital** , a community hospital dedicated to serving the population of Western Massachusetts, is looking for a **Medical Laboratory Scientist** to join the Laboratory team in **Westfield, MA** ! **_Resume Required with Application_** **SCHEDULE:** + 32 hours a week + First shift **LOCATION** : + Baystate Noble Hospital + Westfield, MA + Onsite parking **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:** + Associate's degree in Clinical Lab Science + Medical Technologist Certification - American Society for Clinical Pathology **THE ADVANTAGES OF WORKING WITH BAYSTATE!** + Excellent Compensation High-quality, low-cost medical, dental and vision insurance + Generous Time Off + Continuing education support and reimbursement + First Time Home Buyers Financial Packages + Farm Share Memberships + 403b retirement company match + Free money coach advice from a certified professional + Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health + Pet, home, auto and personal insurance + Life insurance + Reimbursement for a variety of wellbeing activities, included but limited to gym membership and equipment, personal trainer, massage and so much more! + Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health + Onsite parking Baystate Health, western Massachusetts’ only academic center and tertiary care provider has a long and proud tradition of continuous learning and improvement. We educate and train hundreds of healthcare workers every year and advance knowledge about new approaches to care. At Baystate Health we know that treating one another with dignity and equity is what elevates respect for our patients and staff. We are committed to increasing diverse representation across our organization. Together our inspired and compassionate teams manage the whole health needs of all communities in need. **We strive to be the place where we can help you build the career you deserve – apply today – YOU belong at Baystate!** **OUR COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY:** We offer competitive total compensation packages that include pay, benefits, and other recognition programs for our employees. Our compensation offers consider a wide range of factors including knowledge/skills; relevant experience and training; education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors. Compensation offers do not include our comprehensive benefits package and any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role. For more information, please visit us online at: **baystatehealthjobs.com** or interact with us socially at **facebook.com/BaystateCareers** or on Twitter **@BaystateCareers** All correspondence can be directed to: **Cole Courtemanche, Healthcare Recruiter** **cole.courtemanche@baystatehealth.org** **Summary:** Possesses and utilizes significant technical knowledge and skill regarding principles and techniques of laboratory medicine as well as instrumentation. Performs a wide variety of assays/procedures within a clinical laboratory service with documented expertise. Works independently and assesses test results for validity prior to reporting. Performs method evaluations, advanced projects, writes/updates procedures, may take paid call, assist in CAP inspection preparation, may order supplies/maintain inventory, specialized training, performs specialized/highly complex testing. When teaching or training able to include a higher level of theory. Position requires excellent verbal communication, significant computer skills and ability to interface with a broad spectrum of health care professionals in a collaborative manner. **Job Responsibilities:** **1)** Verifies appropriateness of specimens, accurately labels and identifies specimens. Alerts appropriate health care provider(s) regarding critical results **2)** Carries out analytical procedures utilizing manual or automated methods, following written protocols. Verifies validity of results prior to reporting by observing established quality control criteria prior to reporting. Produces results that meet established departmental standards for accuracy and precision with minimal repetition or problems. Incumbent demonstrates significant documented skill and experience and is a resource to other staff in at least one section of the laboratory service. **3)** Performs assays and reports results within established Turnaround Times. Prioritizes work and maintains acceptable level of productivity. Communicates regarding issues that may affect quality of results and/or Turnaround Time. **4)** Incumbent demonstrates high level technical, interpretive and evaluation skills. Serves as a resource to identify or solve problems. Communicates with work team and/or supervisor regarding problems. Performs basic trouble shooting of instrumentation, referring issues to supervisor as necessary. **5)** Demonstrates excellent communication, teamwork and customer service skills. Records of work performed quality control and documentation of issues are thorough and complete, consistent with all departmental requirements and those of regulatory agencies. Courteous and helpful in all interactions with patients, visitors, co-workers and health care providers. **6)** Participation in special projects or studies with minimal supervision. Orients and trains new employees and teach students incorporating theory and clinical significance. **7)** Assists in maintenance and updating procedures through independent research to ensure current and appropriate methods. **8)** As assigned support CAP inspection preparation by participating in checklist review, interpretation of standards, implementing corrective action, and proficiency testing program. **9)** Maintains awareness of and follows all corporate and BHS Pathology compliance policies and procedures **10)** Observes and promotes the BHS organizational standards of behavior **Skills and Competencies:** **1)** Basic to Intermediate laboratory skills acquired through experience or clinical training **You Belong At Baystate** At Baystate Health we know that treating one another with dignity and equity is what elevates respect for our patients and staff. It makes us not just an organization, but also a community where you belong. It is how we advance the care and enhance the lives of all people. DIVERSE TEAMS. DIVERSE PATIENTS. DIVERSE LOCATIONS. **Education:** Associates of Science: Clinical Laboratory Science (Required), Bachelor of Science **Certifications:** Medical Technologist - American Society for Clinical PathologyAmerican Society for Clinical Pathology **Equal Employment Opportunity Employer** Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.