Lab Scientist - Certified

Parkview Health; Bryan (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkview Health in Bryan, Ohio is seeking a certified Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Technologist to perform essential laboratory tests and maintain clinical instruments. Candidates must possess a relevant bachelor's degree and certification, or equivalent clinical experience.

This role involves training laboratory staff, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and actively participating in laboratory operations. The position demands excellent communication skills and the ability to handle physical demands effectively.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Technologist.
• Alternatively, at least 1 year of clinical laboratory experience required.
• Pass a nationally recognized certification exam within specified time.

Responsibilities

• Perform medical laboratory tests following established policies.
• Maintain clinical instruments and develop new tests.
• Train laboratory co-workers.
• Participate in laboratory functioning and committees.
• Ensure the laboratory is inspection-ready.
• Possess extensive knowledge of techniques and instruments.

Skills

Visual acuity and color discrimination

Verbal and written communication

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, medical laboratory science, or medical technology

Job description

Summary

• Accurately performing medical laboratory tests following established laboratory policies and procedures; adhering to performance and quality standards.
• Maintaining clinical instruments and developing new tests and instrumentation.
• Training laboratory co‑workers.
• Actively participating in the overall functioning of the clinical laboratory, assuming leadership or member roles on committees and projects.
• Keeping the laboratory in continuous readiness for inspection.
• Possessing extensive knowledge of techniques, instruments, and basic medical sciences.
• Being responsible for the consequences of own decisions and providing guidance to other laboratory co‑workers.

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, medical laboratory science, medical technology, or other major that qualifies as an equivalency according to CLIA 42CFR493.1405(b)(5)(i)(B).

Licensure/Certification

At the time of hire or promotion, must be a certified Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist (certification by the Board of Registry of the American Society of Clinical Pathology, the National Credentialing Agency, the American Medical Technologists, or the Board of Registry of the American Association of Bioanalysts).

Alternatively, must have 1 year of clinical laboratory experience, performing non‑waived patient testing, and be required to pass a nationally recognized certification exam (AMT or ASCP) within 5 years and 6 months from the hire date.

Other Qualifications

• Must have visual acuity and color discrimination.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills.