Medical Lab Scientist I — Hands-on Diagnostics & Growth

Luminis Health; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan with employer match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance Benefits

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD

Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Programs and more

Job summary

Luminis Health in Annapolis, MD is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technologist to perform diagnostic laboratory tests across hematology, chemistry, immunology, bacteriology, and urinalysis in an acute care setting. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and ASCP certification eligibility for MT/MLS; one year of acute care experience preferred.

Strong attention to quality, safety, and timely communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university with coursework sufficient to meet ASCP certification requirements for MT/MLS/Specialist/HEW.
• One year of experience in an acute care facility as a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technologist is preferred.
• MLS(ASCP), MT(ASCP), categorical or specialist ASCP, MT(HEW), or MT(AMT) certification (proof within 6 months for new grads).

Responsibilities

• Creates a work environment that promotes process improvement and takes ownership of outcomes.
• Maintains a safe, clean lab by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Maintains inter- and intradepartmental workflow and promotes cooperation during handoffs.
• Manages laboratory supplies inventory, checks stock, places orders, and verifies receipt.
• Provides clinical lab information, answers questions, interprets results, and mentors new staff.
• Performs clinical tests across hematology, chemistry, immunohematology, bacteriology, mycology, serology, parasitology, endocrinology, immunology, and urinalysis.
• Prepares reports of findings, documents in LIS, communicates abnormal values to relevant personnel, and reports to authorities as needed.
• Operates and maintains laboratory instrumentation and performs preventive maintenance.
• Participates in the lab quality plan, documents QC, and troubleshoots issues.
• Engages in external proficiency testing and continuing education to maintain licensure.

Skills

Ability to work cooperatively

Education

Bachelor’s degree with ASCP eligibility

Job description

Luminis Health in Annapolis, MD is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technologist to perform diagnostic laboratory tests across hematology, chemistry, immunology, bacteriology, and urinalysis in an acute care setting. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and ASCP certification eligibility for MT/MLS; one year of acute care experience preferred.

Strong attention to quality, safety, and timely communication is essential.