Medical Lab Scientist

Memorial Health System; Taylorville, Village of Manlius (IL, NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a Medical Lab Scientist, where you will play a crucial role in diagnosing diseases by collecting and analyzing patient specimens. This full-time position offers a night shift schedule, allowing you to make a significant impact while enjoying a generous sign-on bonus. You will be responsible for performing various laboratory tests, ensuring quality control, and maintaining compliance with health regulations. If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to contribute to patient care, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus of $20,000

Continuing Education Opportunities

Health and Safety Programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences is required.
• Registered MLS (ASCP)/MT (ASCP) certification within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs laboratory tests and verifies patient test results.
• Operates hospital computer system for patient information.
• Maintains compliance with regulatory agencies.

Skills

Laboratory Testing

Data Evaluation

Quality Control

Patient Interaction

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences

Tools

Hospital Computer System

Job description

Overview

Medical Lab Scientist collects, prepares and handles specimens for analysis from patients of all ages. Performs laboratory testing to aid in the diagnosis of diseases.

Schedule:

Full Time, Night Shift

40 hours, 10 hour shifts

8:00PM-6:30AM

Every other weekend

Sign-on Bonus: $20,000!

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences

Licensure/Certification/Registry:

Registered MLS (ASCP)/MT (ASCP) required within six months of hire or equivalent certification required within one year of hire.

Experience:

Prior work experience preferred.

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Moderate physical effort.

Responsibilities

1. Performs various laboratory tests, evaluates data, verifies the validity of patient test results through the evaluation of quality control sample values prior to reporting patient test results.
2. Obtains blood and other body fluids from inpatients/outpatients of all ages, employees etc. as requested by authorized personnel.
3. Operates hospital computer system acquiring necessary patient information to enter, delete or credit the patient’s accounts.
4. Performs preventative maintenance and follows equipment manufacturers troubleshooting guide to solve instrument problems.
5. Demonstrates knowledge and theory behind instrumentation functions and malfunctions and decides when to use “back-up” instrument.
6. Operates all instruments in assigned areas and performs all technical procedures with minimal supervision.
7. Assists in orientation/training of new employees as directed.
8. Participates in continuing education, meets requirements for all mandatory in-services.
9. Assists in overall operations of the Lab including cost-effective practices and safety regulations.
10. Assists manager in overall departmental operations.
11. Promotes health and safety in the work environment.
12. Actively participates in competency assessment process.
13. Maintains cross-training in at least 2 technical areas.
14. Maintains confidentiality of information regarding all patient testing/results as detailed by hospital policy.
15. Assures compliance with all local, state, federal and national regulatory agencies.
16. Performs other duties as assigned.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.