Medical Lab Scientist I/ MLT - Day Shift
About the role
Team member is responsible for analytical evaluation of blood and body fluids, performing all laboratory procedures to include quality control, specimen collection, processing, analysis, and reporting of laboratory results. The team member must be able to make decisions and solve problems. The team member will assist in the evaluation of new/modified techniques when required. They will advise and assist in the orientation and training of other personnel on equipment and software, as necessary.
Responsibilities
- Analytical evaluation of blood and body fluids
- Perform all laboratory procedures including quality control, specimen collection, processing, analysis, and reporting
- Make decisions and solve problems
- Assist in the evaluation of new/modified techniques
- Advise and assist in orientation and training of other personnel on equipment and software
Requirements
Education: Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, or chemical, physical or biological science or equivalent (4‑year/Bachelors degree required). Successful completion of a NAACLS‑accredited Medical Technology or MT program is preferred; if graduated before 1987, a two‑year certification is recognized as MT.
Experience: One year experience as a laboratory scientist (clinical internships of 12 months duration meet this requirement), preferred.
Licensure/Certification: Scientist certification from ASCP or AMT (BB, C, H, MT/MLS, M, MB) required.
New graduates must obtain certification within 12 months of hire; failure to do so results in termination of employment.
Individuals newly certified by ASCP (beginning Jan 1 2004) must participate and maintain ASCP Board of Certification (BOC) through the Certification Maintenance Program (CMP). Individuals newly certified by AMT (beginning Jan 1 2006) must participate and maintain AMT Certification Continuation Program (CCP).