Medical Lab Scientist I - PRN -Evening - AAMC

About the role

Provides information for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease by conducting medical laboratory tests, procedures, or analyses. Creates a work environment that positively promotes process improvement. Explores opportunities to add value to job (innovative ideas) to benefit the organization and taking ownership of the outcome. Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Maintains laboratory supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
• Conserves laboratory resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Provides clinical laboratory information by answering questions and requests; interpretation of test results.
• Participates in the training of new staff and students by serving as a mentor or technical resource.
• Performs clinical laboratory tests, such as hematology, immunohematology, chemistry, bacteriology, mycology, serology, parasitology, endocrinology, general immunology, and urinalysis (as applicable).
• Participates in external proficiency testing and in continuing education classes to maintain licensure and remain updated on changes in the clinical laboratory field.

Requirements

• Required Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with course work sufficient to meet the requirements of the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) for certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Technologist, Specialist, or HEW (MT).
• Required Minimum Experience: One year of experience working in an acute care facility as a Medical Laboratory Scientist, preferred.
• Required License/Certifications: MLS(ASCP), MT(ASCP), categorical or specialist (ASCP), MT(HEW), or MT(AMT)* new graduates must provide evidence of certification within 6 months of hire.

Qualifications

Ability to work cooperatively with all types of personalities both inside and outside the organization. Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands: Medium Duty. The physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. There is a reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood-borne pathogens.

Skills

Ability to work cooperatively with all types of personalities both inside and outside the organization. Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands: Medium Duty. The physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. There is a reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood-borne pathogens.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year)
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
Benefits Employee Referral Bonus Program
Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full-time employees
Wellness Programs
Employee Assistance Programs and more
Benefit offerings based on employment status
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Pay

$39.50—$44.52 USD

Schedule

N/A