Medical Laboratory Scientist

LiveWell Homecare Agency; Lewisburg (Union County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Family support services

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to provide high-quality diagnostic analyses from various specimen sources. You will perform analyses, manage specimens, and ensure accurate reporting while maintaining quality control and documentation.

The role involves training and mentoring staff, staying current with competency requirements, and supporting education activities within a state-of-the-art laboratory setting. Comprehensive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific field from an accredited institution.
• ASCP/NAACLS-accredited Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science program or equivalent certification.
• Clinical laboratory experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performing and reporting laboratory analyses accurately and efficiently.
• Managing specimens, confirming identification, and ensuring proper accessioning.
• Recognizing discrepancies, documenting maintenance, troubleshooting, and quality control procedures.
• Replenishing supplies, following reporting protocols, and navigating multiple computer applications.
• Training and mentoring new staff, participating in educational activities, and maintaining current knowledge through competency exams.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Laboratory instrumentation

Computer applications

Communication

Teamwork

Training abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree

ASCP/NAACLS-accredited program or equivalent certification

Clinical lab experience (preferred)

Tools

Laboratory instrumentation

Laboratory information systems

Job description

Join a state-of-the-art medical laboratory team as a Medical Laboratory Scientist, providing high-quality diagnostic analyses from various specimen sources.

Key responsibilities include:

• Performing and reporting laboratory analyses accurately and efficiently.
• Managing specimens, confirming identification, and ensuring proper accessioning.
• Recognizing discrepancies, resolving issues, and documenting maintenance, troubleshooting, and quality control procedures.
• Replenishing supplies, following reporting protocols, and navigating multiple computer applications.
• Training and mentoring new staff, participating in educational activities, and maintaining current knowledge through competency exams.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific field from an accredited institution.
• Successful completion of an ASCP/NAACLS-accredited Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science program or equivalent certification.
• Experience in a clinical laboratory setting is preferred.

Skills required:

• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Proficiency with laboratory instrumentation and computer applications.
• Effective communication, teamwork, and training abilities.

This role offers comprehensive benefits, including health coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, and family support services.