Clinical Laboratory Scientist II (Medical Technologist)

Johns Hopkins Hospital; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 33,806 - 72,585; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth and development

Tuition Assistance

Comprehensive benefits package

Diverse working environment

Job summary

A renowned healthcare facility in Columbia, MD, is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist. The ideal candidate will perform advanced laboratory tests, provide training for new hires, and ensure quality control. A BS degree in Medical Lab Sciences is required, along with certification as a Medical Technologist. The role entails addressing complex clinical issues and supporting both pre-analytical and analytical laboratory functions. Competitive salary ranging from $24.54 to $52.69 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of clinical laboratory experience required.
• Certification as a Medical Technologist (MT, MLS) required.
• Formal education in biology and chemistry necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex clinical laboratory tests.
• Provide training for new hires and current colleagues.
• Resolve testing protocol issues and monitor quality control.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Quality control

Clerical duties

Training and mentoring

Education

BS degree in Medical Lab Sciences

BS in Biology, Chemistry, or related field

Tools

Clinical laboratory equipment

Job description

Requisition #:662203 Location: Johns Hopkins Hospital, Columbia, MD 21044 Category: Laboratory/Pathology Schedule: Day Shift Employment Type: Full Time

The Johns Hopkins Hospital is a world-renowned leader in patient care, serving the greater Baltimore community and patients from all across the globe.

Our friendly and knowledgeable staff teams provide support throughout our many specialty departments and centers, from primary visits to emergency care.

What Awaits You?

• Career growth and development
• Tuition Assistance
• Diverse and collaborative working environment
• Affordable and comprehensive benefits package

Location: Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center, Columbia, MD

Full Time/Days/7am-3:30pm

Weekend Rotations Required

Will Consider Clinical Laboratory Scientist I, II or III

Position Summary

• Demonstrating an advanced level of laboratory experience, the Clinical Lab Scientist 3 (Medical Technologist or Medical Lab Scientist) reports to Pathology Lab Manager, Supervisor or Lead (or assigned Charge). Performs a variety of both routine and complex clinical laboratory tests and records and reports results following standard operating procedures, policies and regulatory guidelines. These require a professional level of knowledge to properly execute and analyze results, especially where results are abnormal or atypical.
• Supports needs of the laboratory including both pre-analytical and analytical areas as assigned.
• Provides training of both new hires, current colleagues, students, residents/fellow, and others assigned in the laboratory. Sets up and maintains equipment; monitors quality control standards.
• Assigned tasks in bringing online new testing and programs, validation, QA, and research support.
• Responsible for resolving problems, provides expertise in operating equipment or testing protocols, as well as the workflow of specimens.
• Where assigned reviews lab requisitions and collects pertinent clinical and medical chart data.
• May perform data entry, pre-analytical set up, routine clerical and service duties as required.
• May support the laboratory inventory/ordering, and back-up to other tasks as assigned.
• The CLS3 may serve as “charge” in the absence of Lead, Supervisor, or Manager and are appointed to committees and project teams as needed. The CLS 3 may also be assigned to perform competency testing of others.

Education

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS degree in Medical Lab Sciences, Medical Technology, or Clinical Lab Science related field, required.
• May consider BS degree in Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology or categorical related field where education included clinical laboratory internship/clinical rotations and degree/experience with an approved Med Tech certification.
• Work requires formal education/coursework in biology, chemistry, hematology, immunology, cytogenetics and/or microbiology meeting regulatory requirements for testing.

Work Experience

• Minimum 2 years of direct clinical laboratory experience is required.

Required Licensure, Certification, On-going Training

• For this level, verified certification as a Medical Technologist (MT, MLS) from ASCP or other department approved agency is required and must be maintained at all times by employee.

Important Notices

• Authorization to Work in the United States: Applicants who require sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this position.

Salary Range: Minimum 24.54/hour - Maximum 52.69/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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