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 Scientists, Medical Laboratory Technicians, and Graduate MLS candidates. Medical Laboratory Scientists and Graduate MLS candidates require a bachelor's degree or qualifying CLIA-grandfathered status, with completion of a medical technology program preferred. Medical Laboratory Technician candidates require an associate degree or completion of an accredited MLT program. Certification requirements vary by candidate type and may allow eligibility to sit for the certification exam at hire, subject to obtaining certification within 90 days.
Requirements
- Medical Laboratory Scientist: Bachelor's degree obtained within 90 days, or high school diploma/equivalent and grandfathered status under CLIA Regulations.
- Medical Laboratory Scientist: Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist from AMT, ASCP, or ASCPi.
- Medical Laboratory Technician: Associate degree or completion of an accredited MLT program.
- Medical Laboratory Technician: Certification 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.
- Graduate MLS: Bachelor's degree, or high school diploma/equivalent and grandfathered status under CLIA Regulations.
- Graduate MLS: Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist from AMT, ASCP, or ASCPi, or eligibility to sit for the exam at hire and obtain certification within 90 days.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with different levels of management, with clear verbal and written communication.
- Excellent time management, interpersonal, presentation, organization, prioritizing, decision-making, and planning skills.
Nice To Haves
- Medical Laboratory Scientist/Graduate MLS: Completion of a medical technology program.
- Medical Laboratory Technician: One year of laboratory experience.
- Medical Laboratory Scientist/Graduate MLS: Knowledge of current information technology and ability to lead project teams on large, complex automation projects.
- Medical Laboratory Scientist/Graduate MLS: Proficiency in Microsoft programs, with high-level 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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Job Type
Full-time
