Lab Scientist - Certified (MLS/CLS/MT/MLT)

Parkview Health; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Parkview Health in Fort Wayne, Indiana seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform clinical laboratory tests, maintain instruments, and develop new testing methods in collaboration with the team.

The role includes training coworkers, participating in committees, and ensuring continuous readiness for inspections while upholding stringent quality standards and patient safety. Strong knowledge of basic medical sciences, accuracy under pressure, and adherence to laboratory policies are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree as described in CLIA equivalency.
• Must have visual acuity and color discrimination.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform medical laboratory tests following established policies and procedures.
• Maintain clinical instruments and participate in instrument development.
• Train other laboratory staff and contribute to lab leadership on committees and projects.
• Help ensure laboratory readiness for inspections and uphold quality standards.
• Apply extensive knowledge of techniques, instruments, and medical sciences to guide colleagues.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Visual acuity

Color discrimination

Lifting 50 pounds

Education

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

Job description

Summary

Certified Lab Scientists are eligible for $10,000 Sign on Bonus!

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The Medical Lab Scientist is responsible for accurately performing medical laboratory tests following established laboratory policies and procedures; adhering to performance and quality standards. The Lab Scientist is responsible for clinical instrument maintenance, for new test and instrumentation development. The Lab Scientist is responsible for training of other laboratory co- workers. The Lab Scientist actively participates in the overall functioning of the clinical laboratory, assuming leadership or member roles on committees and projects. The Lab Scientist is responsible for keeping the laboratory in continuous readiness for inspection. The Lab Scientist possesses an extensive knowledge of techniques, instruments, and the basic medical sciences. The Lab Scientist is responsible for the consequences of his/her own decisions and provides 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).

Or

Have 1 year of clinical laboratory experience, performing non-waived patient testing and required to pass a nationally recognized certification exams (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.