Medical Lab Scientist

Medical Lab Scientist

Requirements

• 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.
• Completion of course work and internship requirements in a qualified MLS program and eligibility to sit for the BOC. Certification must be completed and documented within 6 months of hire to remain in the registered MLS role.
• 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.
• Associates degree or at least 60 semester hours of an accredited MLT program along with national certification, MLT (ASCP or approved accrediting agency), or equivalent (military) certification as determined by Manager. Degree must be obtained through an accredited institution. Education is verified.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing in various departments of the clinical lab, such as Hematology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Transfusion, and more.
• Act as a technical expert to clinical staff, co-workers, and other departments.
• Ensure accurate results through quality control, proficiency testing, calibrations, record review, instrument maintenance, and results/analyzer troubleshooting.
• Take 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.), and acting as interim Team Lead.

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.