Medical Laboratory Scientist

Ashtabula Regional Medical Center; Ashtabula (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Medical, dental, vision, and life保险

Tuition Reimbursement

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Paid Maternity Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Wellness Plan with rewards for healthy

403(b) and Roth Retirement Plan with匹配

PSLF Program eligibility

Job summary

Ashtabula Regional Medical Center is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform specimen processing, testing, and reporting across clinical departments. The role emphasizes QC/QA and preventive maintenance in line with laboratory protocols, with a focus on customer satisfaction.

Required include an associate degree with a two-year MLS program, CLIA high-complexity qualification readiness, and one year in a clinical lab. OSHA knowledge and LIS familiarity are preferred.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree; completion of a two-year post high school program in Medical Laboratory Scientist.
• Meets CLIA guidelines for performing high complexity testing.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations as it applies to the clinical laboratory.
• Knowledge of patient age specific criteria for laboratory testing.
• One year experience in a clinical laboratory; experience with automated/semi-automated instrumentation and manual procedures.

Responsibilities

• Laboratory specimen processing, test performance and result reporting in the clinical departments of the laboratory.
• Perform quality control, quality assurance and preventive maintenance according to laboratory protocols.
• Strives to achieve the highest level of customer satisfaction through activities and interaction with customers.

Skills

Quality control

Quality assurance

Laboratory testing

LIS knowledge

Customer service

Education

Two-year MLS program

Associates Degree

Tools

Automated instrumentation

Manual testing procedures

Job description

The Medical Laboratory Scientist is responsible for laboratory specimen processing, test performance and test result reporting in the clinical departments of the laboratory. The position is responsible for performing procedures relative to quality control, quality assurance and preventive maintenance according to laboratory protocols. Strives to achieve the highest level of customer satisfaction through activities and interaction with customers.

Education, Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Associates Degree. Successful completion of a two-year post high school program in Medical Laboratory Scientist.

Meets federal guidelines (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments/CLIA) for performing high complexity testing.

Knowledge And Experience Working With Laboratory Information Systems Preferred.

Knowledge of OSHA regulations as it applies to the clinical laboratory.

Knowledge of patient age specific criteria for laboratory testing.

Required Length And Type Of Experience

One (1) year experience working in a clinical laboratory. Experience working with automated/semi-automated instrumentation and manual procedures

Required Licensure Or Certification

MLT (ASCP) preferred or proof of qualification to sit for examination within 6 months.

Required Physical And Environmental Demands

Possible exposure to bloodborne pathogens requiring the use of personal protective equipment.

Sitting

Standing

Color vision

Exposure to infectious disease

Noise exposure

Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Extensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (Benefits on Day 1!)
• Accident & critical illness insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Wellness Plan that pays you for being healthy
• 403(b) and Roth Retirement Plan with company matching
• We are a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program which allows you to receive forgiveness of the remaining balance of your Direct Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time for a qualifying employer