Blood Bank Medical Laboratory Scientist - Evening Shift

MedStar Health; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 49,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health in Baltimore is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist for the Blood Bank section. The role performs a variety of routine and high-complexity procedures, evaluates results for patient care, and collaborates with pathologists on difficult analyses.

Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, quality control, specimen handling, and training new staff. A Bachelor's in Medical Technology is required, with ASCP MLS preferred, and 1 year of blood bank experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or closely related scientific field; AA Degree in MLT may be considered.
• One year of clinical laboratory experience in the blood bank section performing high complexity testing.
• ASCP MLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to achievement of department goals and adheres to policies, procedures, quality and safety standards.
• Maintains inventory and neat, orderly work area.
• Operates and maintains laboratory equipment; troubleshoots problems; validates and documents information per protocol.
• Participates in quality control, evaluates results, and implements corrective action.
• Performs routine and special procedures; communicates with pathologist on difficult analyses.
• Prepares and analyzes statistical data and monthly reports.
• Prepares, evaluates and labels reagents and media per procedure.
• Ensures specimen identification, confidentiality, preparation, storage and transport; may procure specimens.
• Assists in practice changes and studies for accuracy and normal ranges.
• Trains new employees and students; supports procedure training and evaluation.
• Participates in multi-disciplinary quality and service improvement teams.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or closely related scientific field

ASCP MLS certification (preferred)

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

MedStar Health in Baltimore is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist for the Blood Bank section. The role performs a variety of routine and high-complexity procedures, evaluates results for patient care, and collaborates with pathologists on difficult analyses.

Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, quality control, specimen handling, and training new staff. A Bachelor's in Medical Technology is required, with ASCP MLS preferred, and 1 year of blood bank experience.