Medical Laboratory Technician or Scientist
About The Position
This role involves performing and reporting on laboratory tests of all complexity levels to aid in the screening, diagnosis, treatment, and management of diseases and injuries for patients of all ages. The position requires strong problem-solving skills, participation in Quality Assurance and Quality Control monitoring, instrumentation maintenance and troubleshooting, specimen processing, and customer service. The Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) role additionally involves interpreting and correlating test results with disease states and theoretical knowledge, and may include research, development, education, and technical consultation.
Requirements
- MLT: Graduate of an associate's degree in Medical Laboratory Technician OR Meets Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) guidelines for the complexity of laboratory testing for alternative route.
- MLS: Graduate of a four-year degree in Clinical Laboratory Science OR MLT (ASCP) certified with additional semester hours in clinical laboratory equivalents from an accredited school with 2 years of full-time lab experience and certified as an MLS (ASCP).
- MLT: Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or equivalent certification, is required within one year from the date of hire.
- MLS: Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP), is required within one year from the date of hire.
Responsibilities
- Perform and report tests of all complexity levels, as defined by CLIA, on patients of all ages.
- Assist with routine screening, diagnosis, treatment, and management of diseases and injuries.
- Exhibit problem-solving skills of a complex or highly complex nature.
- Participate in Quality Assurance and Quality Control monitoring.
- Perform instrumentation maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Perform specimen processing.
- Perform phlebotomy (for MLT and potentially MLS).
- Provide customer service.
- Interpret and correlate test results with disease states and theoretical knowledge (for MLS).
- Participate in research, development, education, and technical consultation (for MLS).
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Supplemental insurance options
- 401(k) plan with employer contributions
- Training
- Tuition reimbursement
- Educational programs
- Flexible scheduling
- Generous time off
- Wellness resources
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
