Medical Laboratory Scientist Educator – Per Diem

LiveWell Homecare Agency; Danville (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist who will balance clinical duties in a high-complexity lab with teaching responsibilities for students. The role emphasizes regulatory alignment, quality improvement, and collaboration across departments.

You will develop educational content with the MLS education team, maintain confidentiality in results, and contribute to workforce development and recruitment efforts, while modeling professional conduct.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; ASCP certification preferred.
• For adjunct roles, equivalency options include associate degrees with experience and certifications.
• Experience in clinical laboratory settings and teaching preferred.
• Strong communication, troubleshooting, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties and competency expectations of a medical laboratory scientist.
• Develop and deliver educational content with MLS education team.
• Maintain confidentiality in reporting results.
• Troubleshoot, resolve issues, and report problems proactively.
• Engage in continuous quality improvement and professional development.
• Participate in teamwork across departments to improve workflows.
• Model professional behavior and may serve on educational or departmental committees.
• Contribute to recruitment and workforce development activities.

Skills

Communication

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Teaching

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree with experience

Job description

Role Overview: Performs clinical duties as a medical laboratory scientist in a high-complexity laboratory and educates students in medical laboratory science, aligning practice with regulatory and accreditation standards. The role involves balancing clinical and teaching responsibilities to enhance student and patient experiences.

Responsibilities:

• Execute all duties and competency expectations of a medical laboratory scientist.
• Develop and deliver educational content in collaboration with the MLS education team.
• Maintain confidentiality in reporting results.
• Troubleshoot, resolve issues, and report problems proactively.
• Engage in continuous quality improvement and professional development.
• Participate in teamwork across departments to improve workflows and meet organizational goals.
• Model professional behavior and may serve on educational or departmental committees.
• Contribute to recruitment and workforce development activities.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; certification (e.g., ASCP) preferred.
• For adjunct roles, equivalency options include associate degrees with experience and certifications.
• Experience in clinical laboratory settings and teaching preferred.
• Strong communication, troubleshooting, and teamwork skills.

Additional Details:

Work is primarily in a clinical environment. The role emphasizes adherence to policies, continuous learning, and professional conduct. It offers an adjunct teaching opportunity with flexible educational qualifications.