Medical Laboratory Scientist I/Technologist I, Certified

About the role

This position provides services of both a technical and non-technical nature in the laboratory service areas. It performs routine and complex laboratory tests to provide physicians with rapid and accurate results.

Responsibilities

• Performs waived, moderate, and/or highly complex analytic processes without direct supervision.
• Operates, calibrates, and troubleshoots laboratory instruments and ensures proper functioning.
• Recognizes when professional service is required and requests service if instrument is covered under a service contract.
• Follows specimen collection, handling, transport, and recording procedures.
• Processes data, verifies accuracy, and enters data in the laboratory information system.
• Maintains QC records and documentation necessary to meet the standards of accrediting agencies.
• Assists with workload in any section where competency has been verified and is current.
• Evaluates exceptions to established criteria and special circumstances related to specimen collection and integrity.
• Trains new and current employees on procedures and policies.
• Provides technical information and/or instruction to clients, new employees, medical students, residents, peers, physicians, and the public as requested.
• Maintains adequate inventory of reagents and supplies.
• Directs workflow activities and reviews daily data reports as assigned.
• Trains peers performing testing as a qualified observer after two years of experience not including NY testing.

Requirements

• Education: Evaluation of education and credentials, including transcripts, degrees, and certifications.
• Experience: Within one semester or quarter of obtaining a Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology, and successful completion of the clinical rotation in the area of job duties.
• Pay Rate: Minimum pay rate of $25.41/hr. May be hired as a Technician, Medical Laboratory Scientist in Training.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform stooping, reaching, mobility, communication, and vision tasks.
• Use of fine motor control and color vision.
• Continual assessment of current literature and best practices.

Skills

• Technical skills in performing laboratory tests.
• Quality control and data entry skills.
• Training and instructional skills.

Benefits

Includes a $3,000 sign-on bonus and a relocation reimbursement package. Schedule includes Wednesday - Saturday (40 hrs/wk) 9:00 AM - 7:30 PM training schedule Monday - Thursday (40 hrs/wk) 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM.

Pay

$25.41/hr minimum, with the possibility of advancement to a Medical Laboratory Scientist in Training position after six months of employment.

Schedule

Wednesday - Saturday (40 hrs/wk) 9:00 AM - 7:30 PM training schedule Monday - Thursday (40 hrs/wk) 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM.