Medical Lab Scientist I - Day Shift

Responsibilities

• Perform all laboratory procedures, including quality control, specimen collection, processing, testing, and reporting of lab results.
• Assist in the evaluation of new or modified techniques when required.
• Advise and assist in the orientation and training of other personnel on equipment and software as necessary.

Requirements

• Education: 2 Year / Associate Degree, required. Associate degree in chemical, physical, or biological science, or medical laboratory or equivalent education or training OR successfully completed military training of 50 or more weeks.
• Experience: One year experience as laboratory scientist for specialty areas (BB, Flow, and Micro). (Clinical internships of 12 months duration meet this requirement), preferred.
• Licensure/Certification/Registration: MLT certification (or eligible) from ASCP or AMT, required.
• Additional Skills Required: New graduates must obtain certification within 12‑months of hire. Failure to do so will result in termination of employment.
• All individuals who are newly certified ASCP beginning January 1, 2004, must participate and maintain ASCP Board of Certification (BOC) through the Certification Maintenance Program (CMP).
• All individuals who are newly certified AMT beginning January 1, 2006, must participate and maintain AMT Certification Continuation Program (CCP).

Skills

• Knowledge of current medical terminology to perform full range of laboratory tests and