MLS Technical Specialist, Hematology/Flow Cytometry
 Brigham and Women's Hospital | |
 United States, Massachusetts, Boston | |
| 75 Francis Street (Show on map) | |
 Dec 12, 2025 | |
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Summary
The Technical Specialist is a highly specialized role within specialty areas (e.g., Blood Bank, Chemistry, Cytology, Hematology, Microbiology, Cytometry, Molecular Diagnostics) requiring a high level of skill. The Technical Specialist, in their role as Testing Personnel as defined by CLIA, may perform waived and non-waived testing. Under general supervision, they carry out all policies and perform all tests in accordance with the department's standard operating procedures. They work independently in an efficient and organized manner to ensure accurate results and records. The work requires a professional level of knowledge to read and accurately interpret test results used by providers in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. The Technical Specialist, in their role as Technical Supervisor or General Supervisor as defined by CLIA, may be delegated responsibility for technical oversight of training areas, including day-to-day supervision or oversight of laboratory operations related to personnel in training, performing testing, and reporting results. Under the general supervision of the Technical Director and Clinical Supervisors, the Technical Specialist-Education is responsible for supervision of trainees at their assigned workstations, including quality control review, training, and competency assessment of staff. Does this position require patient care? No Essential Functions Testing personnel are responsible for specimen processing, test performance, and reporting test results. Each individual performs only those tests authorized by the laboratory director and requiring a skill level appropriate to their education, training, experience, and technical abilities. After successful completion of orientation, training, and competency assessment on all applicable instruments and methods: Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining records of patient test results. Maintain records demonstrating that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples. Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies and document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and maintenance performed. Follow the laboratory's established corrective action policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within acceptable performance levels. Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of results and either correct the issue or immediately notify the appropriate supervisor or director. Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from performance specifications. The Technical Specialist-Education creates, documents, maintains, plans, and implements training programs, including competency assessments for new procedures adopted in the Specialty Labs. They manage the competency review process with Supervisors, the Technical Director, and the Compliance Officer as needed. They review and approve completed training paperwork and documentation, ensuring that all records and sign-offs are maintained in the Media Lab Compass module, supported by Senior Technologists and administrative staff. They are trained on new processes to provide a training and education lens for developing SOPs. They assist in determining whether new competency assessments are needed, and review existing training materials to ensure alignment with current workflows. They also develop training procedures for technical staff and students, including those rotating from affiliated programs and participants in the MGB MLS Training Program. Education Physical Requirements The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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. | |