Medical Laboratory Scientist ASCP - Chemistry - Full time

Meritus Health • Hagerstown, MD

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About The Position

The Medical Technologist performs laboratory procedures accurately and efficiently in accordance with hospital and departmental policies. Responsibilities span the Pre-Analytic, Analytic, and Post-Analytic phases of laboratory workflow. The role may involve delegating tasks in the absence of a supervisor or lead and must comply with CLIA standards for moderate and high complexity testing. Essential Responsibilities Performs authorized moderate and high complexity tests requiring appropriate skill and training Follows procedures for specimen handling, processing, analysis, and result reporting Maintains records for proficiency testing and ensures consistency with patient specimen testing Adheres to quality control policies and documents all related activities and maintenance Responds appropriately when test systems fall outside acceptable performance levels Identifies and resolves issues affecting test performance or escalates as needed Documents corrective actions when performance specifications are not met Produces consistently accurate work and promotes high standards across the team Communicates clearly and professionally, exercises sound judgment, and adapts tone to audience Works independently with minimal supervision, follows instructions, and seeks guidance when necessary Demonstrates technical competency and applies knowledge effectively in daily tasks Practices safety protocols rigorously and promotes awareness of unsafe practices Performs authorized moderate and high complexity tests requiring appropriate skill and training Follows procedures for specimen handling, processing, analysis, and result reporting Maintains records for proficiency testing and ensures consistency with patient specimen testing Adheres to quality control policies and documents all related activities and maintenance Responds appropriately when test systems fall outside acceptable performance levels Identifies and resolves issues affecting test performance or escalates as needed Documents corrective actions when performance specifications are not met Produces consistently accurate work and promotes high standards across the team Communicates clearly and professionally, exercises sound judgment, and adapts tone to audience Works independently with minimal supervision, follows instructions, and seeks guidance when necessary Demonstrates technical competency and applies knowledge effectively in daily tasks Practices safety protocols rigorously and promotes awareness of unsafe practices

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in chemical, biological, clinical, or medical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution
• Plus one of the following: Associate degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology Completion of a 50-week US military medical laboratory training course with relevant occupational specialty Associate degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology Completion of a 50-week US military medical laboratory training course with relevant occupational specialty
• Minimum of one year full-time clinical laboratory experience
• ASCP, AMT, or equivalent nationally recognized certification required Examples include Medical Laboratory Scientist MLS or Laboratory Technologist Certification HEW
• Familiarity with laboratory equipment such as centrifuges, microscopes, auto analyzers
• Proficiency with LIS, keyboarding, calculators, and fax machines
• Basic computer skills required
• Familiarity with laboratory equipment such as centrifuges, microscopes, auto analyzers
• Proficiency with LIS, keyboarding, calculators, and fax machines
• Basic computer skills required

Responsibilities

• Performs authorized moderate and high complexity tests requiring appropriate skill and training
• Follows procedures for specimen handling, processing, analysis, and result reporting
• Maintains records for proficiency testing and ensures consistency with patient specimen testing
• Adheres to quality control policies and documents all related activities and maintenance
• Responds appropriately when test systems fall outside acceptable performance levels
• Identifies and resolves issues affecting test performance or escalates as needed
• Documents corrective actions when performance specifications are not met
• Produces consistently accurate work and promotes high standards across the team
• Communicates clearly and professionally, exercises sound judgment, and adapts tone to audience
• Works independently with minimal supervision, follows instructions, and seeks guidance when necessary
• Demonstrates technical competency and applies knowledge effectively in daily tasks
• Practices safety protocols rigorously and promotes awareness of unsafe practices
• Performs authorized moderate and high complexity tests requiring appropriate skill and training
• Follows procedures for specimen handling, processing, analysis, and result reporting
• Maintains records for proficiency testing and ensures consistency with patient specimen testing
• Adheres to quality control policies and documents all related activities and maintenance
• Responds appropriately when test systems fall outside acceptable performance levels
• Identifies and resolves issues affecting test performance or escalates as needed
• Documents corrective actions when performance specifications are not met
• Produces consistently accurate work and promotes high standards across the team
• Communicates clearly and professionally, exercises sound judgment, and adapts tone to audience
• Works independently with minimal supervision, follows instructions, and seeks guidance when necessary
• Demonstrates technical competency and applies knowledge effectively in daily tasks
• Practices safety protocols rigorously and promotes awareness of unsafe practices

Benefits

• health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the 1st of the month following date of hire, along with life insurance, & short and long-term disability coverage
• Paid Time Off begins accruing from day one
• 401k plan
• an education assistance program
• an employee assistance program
• employees working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for a shift differential

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees