Lead Medical Laboratory Technician

ZipRecruiter; Timonium (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Maryland seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Lead Laboratory Technician to perform urine PCR and urinalysis testing. The role requires a BS in Medical Laboratory Science and ASCP certification, emphasizing quality assurance and regulatory compliance. Competitive salaries and work/life balance are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum one-year relevant experience as a Medical Laboratory Scientist with Clinical Laboratory experience required.
• Certification through ASCP as MLT or MLS is required.

Responsibilities

• Performs urine PCR testing and oversees urinalysis testing.
• Ensures testing accuracy and reports results.
• Assists the physician director with regulatory compliance.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Reliability

Data analysis

Communication

Professionalism

HIPAA compliance

Education

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Medical Laboratory Science

Certification through ASCP as MLT or MLS

Job description

Job Description

At The Maryland Institute for Pelvic NeuroScience (MIpNS), our employees are at the heart of our mission and will enjoy incredible satisfaction impacting the lives of our patients.

• We foster a culture that thrives on compassion, teamwork, integrity, and excellence, all of which start with our staff!

• We deliver a cohesive approach to urologic care that provides patients with access to experienced specialists, a superb team of healthcare professionals, and the most advanced technology for patient treatments and therapies.

• We offer competitive salaries and a great work/life balance. Enjoy your weekends with our augmented weekend schedule!

MIpNS is regarded as the leading specialized group of providers with expertise in both outpatient and facility-based GU & geriatric pelvic medicine.

Position Summary:

As a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Lead Laboratory Technician, your duties include performing urine PCR testing and overseeing urinalysis testing conducted by Medical Assistants. All instrumentation used are the 2023 models of Thermo Fisher’s PCR platform.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performs testing with accuracy and ensures reporting through LIS into patient charts.
• Performs QC and QA.
• Assists the physician director in meeting department regulatory agency requirements (CAP, CLIA, etc.).
• Calibrates, cleans, and performs controls on all clinical instrumentation as required for proper operation and maintenance.
• Maintains accurate logs and records as required for CLIA certification.
• Keeps supplies fully stocked.
• Organizes and accesses specimens and paperwork, keeping records of tests.
• Responsible for reagent preparation within the section.

Please note this job description is accurate on a practical basis, but individual, day-to-day scheduling may be tailored to employee specific needs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a related field.
• Certification through ASCP as an MLT or MLS is required and will be verified before employment.
• Minimum of one-year relevant experience as a Medical Laboratory Scientist with Clinical Laboratory experience required.

Knowledge, Competencies & Skills:

• Ability to multi-task, self-motivation, reliability, and accountability in meeting timelines.
• Excellent computer software, LIS, and data analysis/QC practice skills.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal & written.
• Must demonstrate a high level of professionalism.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance.

Direct Reports: N/A

Travel: This is a fully onsite position with no travel required.

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to sit and stand for extended periods.
• Involves standing, sitting, walking, bending, stooping, and twisting.
• Requires full range of body motion, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.
• Finger dexterity is required to manipulate objects with fingers.
• Sharp focus to adjust vision for close work that varies in distance.