Medical Laboratory Scientist

United Urology Group•Beltsville, MD

32d•$27 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

At United Urology Group, our employees are at the heart of our mission and have incredible opportunities to impact our patients' lives with their urologic care. We foster a culture that thrives on compassion, teamwork, integrity, and diversity, all of which start with our staff! We deliver a cohesive approach to urologic care that provides patients with access to experienced specialists, a superb team of healthcare professionals, and the most advanced technology for patient treatments and therapies. We offer competitive salaries and a great work/life balance: enjoy your weekends! UUG offers outstanding benefits, including tuition reimbursement, health, dental, and vision insurance, corporate discounts, and much more! Job Description: The Medical Laboratory Scientist oversees the efficient operation, analysis, and reporting of blood tests in the lab, specializing in clinical chemistry, hematology, and immunoassay testing. Responsibilities include equipment maintenance, quality control, quality assurance, calibration, SOP updates, and documentation. Instruments include the Beckman AU 480, DxH, and Access 2. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a related field.
Certification through ASCP as an MLT or MLS is required and will be verified before employment.
Minimum of one-year relevant experience as a Medical Laboratory Scientist with Clinical Laboratory experience required.
Ability to multi-task, self-motivation, reliability, and accountability in meeting timelines.
Excellent computer software, LIS, and data analysis/QC practice
Strong communication skills, both verbal & written.
Must demonstrate a high level of professionalism.
Maintain HIPAA compliance.

Responsibilities

Performs testing with accuracy and ensures reporting through LIS into patient charts.
Centrifuge and aliquot specimen samples based on testing specifications.
Performs QC and QA.
Assists the manager in meeting department regulatory agency requirements (CAP, CLIA, etc.)
Calibrates, cleans, and performs controls on the Clinical Analyzer instrumentation as required for proper operation and maintenance of the instrument.
Maintains accurate logs and records as required for CLIA certification.
Keeps supplies fully stocked.
Organizes and accesses specimens/paperwork and keeps records of tests.
Responsible for all reagent preparation within the section