Medical Lab Scientist I - Day shift

Position/Department Summary

Performs a variety of routine and highly specialized diagnostic tests and specialized procedures. Assures quality of the results and communicates relevance of results to other health care professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performing a variety of moderate and highly complex and diagnostic laboratory testing under general supervision in the laboratory.


• May perform specialized procedures in special laboratory sections unique to each laboratory’s discipline.


• Evaluating whether the results are abnormal/critical and takes appropriate action internally/externally according to laboratory guidelines.


• Recording results of tests with all supporting documentation for clinical interpretation.


• Performing regularly scheduled quality control, preventative maintenance, and calibration of equipment according to laboratory guidelines. Performs all troubleshooting and repair.


• Participating in department continuing education including training program expanding scope of knowledge.


• Providing general assistance to less experienced laboratory personnel.

• Communicating principle/theory to physicians and other professional staff.


• Ensuring accurate test results by following good lab practices. Can identify problems as if unsure of resolution seeks appropriate assistance.


• Performing a variety of special projects and additional work as needed/assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree in Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science program required


• Bachelor’s Degree AND successful completion of an ASCP/NAACLS accredited Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science program preferred.

Experience:

• 2 years Clinical laboratory experience and an Associate’s degree OR No experience with Bachelor’s degree


• 3 years of Clinical Lab Science experience preferred

Certification/Registration Preferred:

• National certification preferred

Sign on Bonus:

• $7,500 one time sign on bonus

Employee Referral bonus:

• $2,000.00

Shift/hours:

Monday – Friday: 7:00am – 3:30pm, including rotating weekend/holiday