Medical Laboratory Scientist - Highlands Lab - FT - 1st Shift

Marshall Medical Centers; Scottsboro (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Highlands Medical Center in Scottsboro, AL is seeking a Laboratory Technologist to perform routine and specialized moderate and high complexity tests on blood and body fluids under minimal supervision, ensuring accurate results through a strict quality control program. The role includes instrument function checks, preventive maintenance, record-keeping, and training of new staff.

You may assist in all laboratory areas to support high-quality patient care within the Highlands Medical Center

Qualifications

• Education required: Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or biological or chemical sciences.
• License, certification and/or registration: Eligible for registration as a Medical Technologist, MT (ASCP), MT(AMT), HEW, or CLS (NCA) preferred
• Experience: 1-2 years laboratory experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and specialized moderate and high complexity laboratory tests on blood and body fluid specimens under minimal supervision.
• Insures accurate and reliable test results by adhering to a strict quality control program.
• Performs instrument function checks and preventative maintenance procedures according to department's policies and procedures.
• Maintains records and statistical data according to regulative requirements.
• Teaches new employees and students laboratory policies and procedures.
• Assists as needed in all laboratory areas as required to maintain appropriate patient care.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or biological/chemical sciences

Job description

Overview

Performs routine and specialized moderate and high complexity laboratory tests on all types of blood and body fluid specimens under minimal supervision. Insures accurate and reliable test results by adhering to a strict quality control program. Performs instrument function checks and preventative maintenance procedures according to department's policies and procedures. Maintains records and statistical data according to regulative requirements. Teaches new employees and students laboratory policies and procedures. Assists as needed in all laboratory areas as required to maintain appropriate patient care.

Qualifications

Education required: Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or one of the biological or chemical sciences

License, certification and/or registration: Eligible for registration as a Medical Technologist, MT (ASCP), MT(AMT), HEW, or CLS (NCA) preferred

Experience: 1-2 years laboratory experience preferred

About Us

Highlands Medical Center is a 170-bed hospital located in Scottsboro, offering a wide variety of emergency, inpatient and outpatient services to support the wellness of our community. A part of the Huntsville Hospital Health System, HMC has the strength of a collaborative group of high-performing hospitals across North Alabama to share information, processes, ideas and best practices for continual enhancements to the care and services offered to meet the health care needs of our diverse community.Accredited by the Joint Commission, Highlands Medical Center stands out as one of the top-rated healthcare providers in the state.

In addition to Highlands Medical Center, the system provides many services through owned-entities across the community - Highlands Family Medicine, Highlands Home Health, Highlands Occupational Medicine,Highlands Surgical Services, Jackson County Family Medicine, Scottsboro OB-GYN, Highlands Pediatrics, and Highlands Health & Rehab and Cumberland Health & Rehab, two rehabilitation and long-term care nursing homes. With over 720 employees, HMC is one of the largest employers in Jackson County.