Medical Lab Scientist II — Sign-On Bonus & Advanced Testing

University of Maryland Medical System; Easton (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus $10,000

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System is seeking a qualified Medical Laboratory Technologist to perform waived, moderate and high complexity testing under general supervision. You will maintain records, ensure QA/QC, and participate in a multidisciplinary patient care team.

The role requires a Bachelor’s or Associate degree in medical lab science, ASCP or equivalent certification, and 3+ years of clinical laboratory experience for certain tracks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, biology or related sciences or an Associate Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or related field or completion of Military Laboratory Technician program with experience required.
• 0-1 years (bachelor's degree) preferred; minimum of 3 years of clinical laboratory experience (Associates in MLT or related science or Military Training).
• ASCP or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Independently performs waived, moderate and high complexity testing using manual and automated processes.
• Complies and participates with all regulatory agency guidelines (CLIA 88, TJC, CAP, FDA, etc.) and addresses concerns as needed.
• Independently identifies and resolves analytical problems, troubleshoots equipment issues and takes corrective action in evaluating testing procedures, patient results and specimen integrity; seeks guidance when necessary.
• Independently troubleshoots and resolves problems and documents corrective actions.
• Independently reviews and records quality control and determines the acceptability of testing, patient results, and instrument function by applying the principles of QA/QC daily.
• Responds to clinical and customer concerns, independently resolves customer issues in a confidential manner, employing integrity and discretion.
• Attends/Leads mandatory education, training, and in-service meetings specific to department.
• Assists with development and modification of procedures and assumes additional responsibilities when appropriate.
• Performs duties as assigned related to the job description.

Skills

Laboratory testing knowledge

QA/QC and regulatory compliance

Analytical problem solving

Communication skills

Independent judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, biology or related sciences

Associate Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or related field

Military Laboratory Technician program with experience

ASCP or equivalent certification

Job description

University of Maryland Medical System is seeking a qualified Medical Laboratory Technologist to perform waived, moderate and high complexity testing under general supervision. You will maintain records, ensure QA/QC, and participate in a multidisciplinary patient care team.

The role requires a Bachelor’s or Associate degree in medical lab science, ASCP or equivalent certification, and 3+ years of clinical laboratory experience for certain tracks.