Medical Laboratory Scientist ASCP - Microbiology - Day shift

Meritus Health • Hagerstown, MD

7d • $28 - $42 • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Technologist performs laboratory procedures accurately and efficiently in accordance with hospital and departmental policies. Responsibilities span the Pre-Analytic, Analytic, and Post-Analytic phases of laboratory workflow. The role may involve delegating tasks in the absence of a supervisor or lead and must comply with CLIA standards for moderate and high complexity testing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, biological, clinical, or medical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution
• Associate degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology OR Completion of a 50-week US military medical laboratory training course with relevant occupational specialty
• Minimum of one year full-time clinical laboratory experience
• ASCP, AMT, or equivalent nationally recognized certification required
• Familiarity with laboratory equipment such as centrifuges, microscopes, auto analyzers
• Proficiency with LIS, keyboarding, calculators, and fax machines
• Basic computer skills required

Responsibilities

• Performs authorized moderate and high complexity tests requiring appropriate skill and training
• Follows procedures for specimen handling, processing, analysis, and result reporting
• Maintains records for proficiency testing and ensures consistency with patient specimen testing
• Adheres to quality control policies and documents all related activities and maintenance
• Responds appropriately when test systems fall outside acceptable performance levels
• Identifies and resolves issues affecting test performance or escalates as needed
• Documents corrective actions when performance specifications are not met
• Produces consistently accurate work and promotes high standards across the team
• Communicates clearly and professionally, exercises sound judgment, and adapts tone to audience
• Works independently with minimal supervision, follows instructions, and seeks guidance when necessary
• Demonstrates technical competency and applies knowledge effectively in daily tasks
• Practices safety protocols rigorously and promotes awareness of unsafe practices

Benefits

• health insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• life insurance
• short-term disability coverage
• long-term disability coverage
• Paid Time Off
• 401k plan
• education assistance program
• employee assistance program
• shift differential

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level