Medical Laboratory Scientist ASCP - Microbiology - Day shift

Mer1012Merh; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid Time Off

401k plan

Education assistance

Employee assistance program

Shift differential

Job summary

Meritus Medical Center is seeking a Medical Technologist to perform laboratory procedures accurately and efficiently across pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic phases, while complying with CLIA standards for moderate and high complexity testing.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in clinical/medical laboratory science or related field, and national certification or eligibility. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, and professional development support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, biological, clinical, or medical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution
• Plus one of the following: Associate degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology or completion of a 50-week US military medical laboratory training course

Responsibilities

• Performs authorized moderate and high complexity tests requiring appropriate skill and training
• Follows procedures for specimen handling, processing, analysis, and result reporting
• Maintains records for proficiency testing and ensures consistency with patient specimen testing
• Adheres to quality control policies and documents all related activities and maintenance
• Communicates clearly and professionally, exercises sound judgment, and adapts tone to audience

Skills

Laboratory equipment handling

LIS proficiency

Keyboarding & data entry

Calculator usage

Basic computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in clinical/medical laboratory science

Associate degree in laboratory science or MLS training

Military medical laboratory training (50 weeks)

Tools

LIS systems

Auto analyzers

Microscopes

Centrifuges

Job description

Summary The Medical Technologist performs laboratory procedures accurately and efficiently in accordance with hospital and departmental policies. Responsibilities span the Pre-Analytic, Analytic, and Post-Analytic phases of laboratory workflow. The role may involve delegating tasks in the absence of a supervisor or lead and must comply with CLIA standards for moderate and high complexity testing.

Essential Responsibilities

• Performs authorized moderate and high complexity tests requiring appropriate skill and training
• Follows procedures for specimen handling, processing, analysis, and result reporting
• Maintains records for proficiency testing and ensures consistency with patient specimen testing
• Adheres to quality control policies and documents all related activities and maintenance
• Responds appropriately when test systems fall outside acceptable performance levels
• Identifies and resolves issues affecting test performance or escalates as needed
• Documents corrective actions when performance specifications are not met
• Produces consistently accurate work and promotes high standards across the team
• Communicates clearly and professionally, exercises sound judgment, and adapts tone to audience
• Works independently with minimal supervision, follows instructions, and seeks guidance when necessary
• Demonstrates technical competency and applies knowledge effectively in daily tasks
• Practices safety protocols rigorously and promotes awareness of unsafe practices

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in chemical, biological, clinical, or medical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution Plus one of the following:

• Associate degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology
• Completion of a 50-week US military medical laboratory training course with relevant occupational specialty

Experience

Minimum of one year full-time clinical laboratory experience

License or Certification

ASCP, AMT, or equivalent nationally recognized certification required Examples include Medical Laboratory Scientist MLS or Laboratory Technologist Certification HEW

Knowledge and Skills

• Familiarity with laboratory equipment such as centrifuges, microscopes, auto analyzers
• Proficiency with LIS, keyboarding, calculators, and fax machines
• Basic computer skills required

Caring for Our Team

• health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the 1st of the month following date of hire
• life insurance
• short and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid Time Off begins accruing from day one
• 401k plan
• education assistance program
• employee assistance program
• shift differential, adding even more value to your role

Happy to Help

At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.