Full-Time Medical Laboratory Scientist

About the role

The role involves receiving, preparing, and performing laboratory tests on specimens to aid in diagnosis and treatment. Responsibilities include performing quality control, maintaining equipment, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The technician may also perform phlebotomy and adapt interactions to diverse patient populations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and interpret routine and specialized tests independently
• Analyze quality control data
• Troubleshoot equipment
• Maintain safety and compliance standards
• Participate in performance improvement
• Manage inventory
• Ensure patient privacy
• Work with specimens containing infectious materials and adhere to safety protocols
• Stay updated on regulations
• Maintain confidentiality
• Contribute to a collaborative healthcare environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in medical technology, laboratory science, or related field
• Current Clinical Lab Scientist Generalist license or within 180 days of hire
• ASCP, AMT, or AAB certification within 90 days of hire

Skills

• Proficiency in computer applications
• Effective communication
• Analytical problem-solving
• Good judgment
• Interpersonal skills

Physical demands

Lifting and exposure to biological hazards.