Medical Lab Scientist (MLS)
Summary
Performs lab tests on blood and body fluids, operates and maintains lab equipment, and ensures accurate reporting to support patient care in a hospital lab.
Full Time, Rotate
Up to $5,000 SOB for qualified candidates, paid over 24 months
Performs a variety of laboratory tests on blood, tissue and body fluids using both automated and manual methods. Ensures accurate, timely reporting of lab test results in order to assist medical staff in patient care.
Processes and tests all types of laboratory specimens, reviews and reports lab results, performs operational duties, maintenance, and advanced troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation and equipment. Acts as resource to other laboratory personnel. Additional responsibility includes assisting with new equipment validation and implementation, employee training and competency assessment, regulatory compliance responsibilities for CAP, TCJ, AABB or other agencies, and quality assurance, quality control and instrument maintenance.
Education:
Required: Bachelor’s Degree or Associated Degree from an approved college or university and/or graduate of an accredited school of medical technology, or equivalent such as military training as defined by 42 CFR 493.1489, or have qualified at the Medical Technologist level by achieving a satisfactory grade on a HHS examination or equivalent prior to 2/28/92 42 CFR 493.1491. The above meets required criteria as defined by CLIA regulations for High Complexity testing (42 CFR 493.1489 and 42 CFR 493.1491).
Experience:
Prefer 6 months to 1 year medical laboratory technologist, clinical laboratory scientist experience in acute care facility.
License
CLINICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST REQUIRED
Certification
N/A