Medical Lab Scientist (MLS)
Conifer Health Solutions•El Paso, TX
About The Position
The Medical Lab Scientist processes and tests laboratory specimens, reviews and reports laboratory results, and performs operational duties, maintenance, and advanced troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation and equipment. The role serves as a resource to other laboratory personnel. Additional duties include assisting with new equipment validation and implementation, employee training and competency assessment, regulatory compliance for CAP, TCJ, AABB, or other agencies, and quality assurance, quality control, and instrument maintenance.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an approved college or university and/or graduation from an accredited school of medical technology, or an equivalent qualification such as military training as defined by 42 CFR 493.1489, or qualification at the Medical Technologist level by achieving a satisfactory grade on an HHS examination before 2/28/92 under 42 CFR 493.1491. These qualifications meet CLIA criteria for high-complexity testing.
- At least 2 years as a medical technologist in an acute care facility, or 1 year as a medical technologist in an acute care facility plus a master's degree.
- Registration with an approved certifying agency (ASCP, NCA, AMT, or CSMLS) within 12 months of hire.
- For non-US-trained personnel, an equivalency evaluation by ECE, NACES, or AICE must be completed within 30 days of hire.
- State licensure, as required.
Responsibilities
- Process and test all types of laboratory specimens.
- Review and report laboratory results.
- Perform operational duties, maintenance, and advanced troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation and equipment.
- Act as a resource to other laboratory personnel.
- Assist with new equipment validation and implementation.
- Provide employee training and competency assessment.
- Support regulatory compliance responsibilities for CAP, TCJ, AABB, or other agencies.
- Perform quality assurance, quality control, and instrument maintenance.
