Medical Laboratory Scientist

Job Description

Job Profile Summary:
The Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist performs a variety of laboratory tests of varying complexity to be utilized in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Caregivers in this role will Product valuable experience and knowledge to help prepare them for workplace and career advancement.

Job Description:

• The Registered Med Tech/MLS performs testing in various departments of the clinical lab, such as Hematology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Transfusion, and more.
• These scientists act as a technical expert to clinical staff, co-workers, and other departments.
• They are critical to patient diagnosis and care, ensuring accurate results through quality control, proficiency testing, calibrations, record review, instrument maintenance, and results/analyzer troubleshooting.

Caregivers in this role will have opportunities for growth, taking on additional responsibilities such as:

• Key operator
• QC review
• Training and mentoring new staff
• Assisting with evaluation and validation of new equipment
• Technical writing
• Compliance readiness (CAP, CLIA, etc.)
• Acting as interim Team Lead
• This position requires organizational skills as well as the ability to navigate many technical processes with a high level of detail. These caregivers work well as a member of a team and maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory/medical technology science.
  Education must be obtained through an accredited institution.
• Degree will be verified.
• Medical Technologist / Medical Lab Scientist certification or equivalent certification as approved by Manager and Human Resources. Certification must be maintained to remain in job.
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts that may include weekends, holidays, nights and on-call.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with laboratory information systems.
• Experience in relevant areas of the clinical laboratory.
• Demonstrated ability to use laboratory systems, databases, and spreadsheets.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills using email, telephone, and in person.
• BLS Required.