Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Laboratory Technician
About The Position
Laboratory Technicians perform tests on blood and body fluids to determine the presence or absence of disease, monitor response to treatment, and aid in health maintenance, with the assistance of Medical Technologists/Medical Laboratory Scientists. They identify and interpret test results and report them to the appropriate clinician. The posting describes requirements for Medical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Laboratory Technician, and Graduate MLS candidates. Medical Laboratory Scientist and Graduate MLS candidates must meet the listed education and certification requirements. Medical Laboratory Technician candidates must meet the listed associate degree or accredited program requirement and certification requirements.
Requirements
- Medical Laboratory Scientist: Bachelor's degree obtained within 90 days, or a high school diploma or equivalent and grandfathered status under CLIA Regulations.
- Medical Laboratory Scientist: Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist from AMT, ASCP, or ASCPi. The Graduate MLS section also allows eligibility to sit for the exam at hire, with certification required within 90 days of hire.
- Medical Laboratory Technician: Associate's degree or completion of an accredited MLT program.
- Medical Laboratory Technician: Certification as a Medical Lab Technician from a nationally recognized laboratory certifying agency, or eligibility to sit for the exam at hire; certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with different levels of management, with clear verbal and written communication.
- Strong time management, interpersonal, presentation, organizational, prioritizing, decision-making, and planning skills.
Nice To Haves
- Completion of a medical technology program for Medical Laboratory Scientist/Graduate MLS candidates.
- One year of laboratory experience for Medical Laboratory Technician candidates.
- Knowledge of current information technology and ability to lead large, complex automation project teams.
- Proficiency in Microsoft programs, especially advanced proficiency in Excel.
Responsibilities
- Perform tests on blood and body fluids to determine the presence or absence of disease, monitor response to treatment, and aid in health maintenance.
- Identify and interpret test results and report them to the appropriate clinician.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, and dental benefits (for employees working 20 or more hours per week).
- Retirement plan with employer match.
- Up to $6,000 sign-on bonus.
- Up to 40 hours of front-loaded paid time off.
- Up to $3,000 relocation bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
