Medical Laboratory Scientist II - Flower Hospital

ProMedica • Sylvania, OH

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About The Position

As a Medical Laboratory Scientist, you perform complex laboratory tests that are 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 that may affect them, and connect laboratory staff with health care teams to foster effective communication. This summary describes 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; or transcripts showing 60 semester hours from an accredited institution, including 24 semester hours of medical technology courses or 24 semester hours of science courses with 6 semester hours in chemistry, 6 semester hours in biology, and 12 semester hours 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 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 and solve problems related to analyzed specimens using critical thinking.
• Interpret 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, including compensation and programs to support employees’ family, finances, and personal well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level