Medical Laboratory Scientist II - Monroe Regional Hospital

ProMedica • Monroe, LA

22h

About The Position

As a Medical Laboratory Scientist, you perform complex laboratory tests essential for diagnosing, treating, and preventing a variety of medical conditions. You use critical thinking to evaluate and solve problems related to biological specimens and provide interpretation of test results. You serve as an expert when answering questions about results or factors affecting them, and connect the laboratory with health care teams to foster effective communication. The summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work and is not exhaustive.

Requirements

• Doctoral, master's, or bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, biological, clinical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution; alternatively, transcripts showing 60 semester hours from an accredited institution, including 24 semester hours of medical technology courses or 24 semester hours of science courses comprising 6 semester hours in chemistry, 6 in biology, and 12 in chemistry, biology, or medical technology in any combination; or meet an alternate qualification route for Testing Personnel for High Complexity Testing.
• American Society of Pathology (ASCP) MLS certification or categorical eligibility at time of hire, with certification achieved within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex laboratory tests on biological specimens to support diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of medical conditions.
• Evaluate specimens and solve problems using critical thinking.
• Interpret laboratory test results.
• Answer questions about test results and factors that may affect them.
• Foster effective communication between the laboratory and health care teams.

Benefits

• Flexible benefits that include compensation and programs to support employees’ families, finances, and personal well-being.
• Sign-on bonus of up to $20,000 for external candidates who commit to two years.

What This Job Offers

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