Medical Laboratory Scientist Wknd
About The Position
Flaget Memorial Hospital is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform complex laboratory testing that supports patient diagnosis and treatment. The role performs analytical procedures across laboratory disciplines, analyzes patient specimens, operates and maintains instruments, interprets results, and conducts quality control. Accuracy, technical proficiency, problem-solving, attention to detail, and compliance with regulatory requirements are essential. The Medical Laboratory Scientist performs and reports waived, moderately complex, and highly complex tests according to Section Standard Operating Procedures. The role supports patient care through clinical correlation of results, identification of bias patterns, prompt notification of caregivers about critical values, and completion of tests within established turnaround times. Responsibilities also include equipment maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting; quality control and recordkeeping; proficiency testing; and assisting with compliant validation documentation for new procedures and equipment. Eligible hires may receive a sign-on bonus of up to $15,000 and educational assistance (student loan payback) of up to $24,000.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA, required upon hire.
Nice To Haves
- International Medical Laboratory Scientist certification, upon hire.
- Blood Banking certification, upon hire.
- Chemistry - ASCP certification, upon hire.
- Clinical Laboratory Scientist certification, upon hire.
- Clinical Laboratory Technologist certification, upon hire.
- Technologist in Molecular Biology certification, upon hire.
- Medical Laboratory Scientist - Med Technologist certification, upon hire.
- Medical Technologist AAB certification, upon hire.
- Technologist in Microbiology certification, upon hire.
- Medical Technologist AMT certification, upon hire.
- Specialist in Hematology certification, upon hire.
- Specialist in Microbiology certification, upon hire.
- Med Technologist - ASCP certification, upon hire.
- Histotechnologist certification, upon hire.
Responsibilities
- Perform and report waived, moderately complex, and highly complex tests on patient specimens in accordance with the Section’s Standard Operating Procedures.
- Support patient care through clinical correlation of results, identification of patterns of bias, rapid notification of appropriate caregivers of critical values, and timely completion of testing.
- Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot automated equipment, including contacting instrument vendors for assistance or repair.
- Perform required calibration and quality-control procedures and maintain records to ensure testing meets established parameters.
- Perform assigned proficiency testing and review results with laboratory clinical leaders.
- Assist with evaluating and generating compliant documentation for validation of new procedures and equipment.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus up to $15,000 for eligible hires.
- Educational assistance (student loan payback) up to $24,000 for eligible hires.
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Job Type
Full-time
