Medical Lab Scientist / MLS

Hillcrest Healthcare System • Henryetta, OK

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) functions as a professional who assumes responsibility and accountability for the performance of clinical laboratory testing that pertains to patient care and diagnosis. This position performs routine and special laboratory procedures, quality control, preventative maintenance, minor equipment repairs, inventory control, and statistical compilation. Will additionally participate in quality assurance, performance improvement, laboratory education, new employee training, and proficiency testing when assigned.

Requirements

• Baccalaureate Degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a chemical, physical, or biological science.
• ASCP or equivalent.
• Certification within a specific area, i.e. M(ASCP), H(ASCP), C(ASCP) qualifies.
• Certification must be maintained without lapse during employment.
• Previous clinical laboratory experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician, Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Scientist, or Medical Laboratory Scientist within a clinical laboratory.
• Current knowledge of clinical laboratory techniques and principles.

Nice To Haves

• If the certification does lapse, the job will be downgraded to Medical Laboratory Scientist (non-certified) until certification is reinstated.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and special laboratory procedures
• Performs quality control
• Performs preventative maintenance
• Performs minor equipment repairs
• Performs inventory control
• Performs statistical compilation
• Participates in quality assurance
• Participates in performance improvement
• Participates in laboratory education
• Participates in new employee training
• Participates in proficiency testing when assigned

Benefits

• career growth opportunities
• resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being
• supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for
• advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level