Medical Laboratory Scientist I

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Presque Isle (ME); On-site; USD 33,231 - 47,330; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Annual performance bonus eligibility

On-call employee benefits

Job summary

A leading medical diagnostics company is looking for a Medical Laboratory Scientist I to work in Presque Isle, ME. This on-call position at Northern Lights Hospital involves following laboratory procedures, analyzing specimens, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should possess at least a BS in Medical Technology or related field, and relevant clinical experience is preferred. The role offers competitive pay starting at $29.24 per hour, along with opportunities for additional performance bonuses and a robust benefits package.

Qualifications

• Educational background in medical technology or related field is preferred.
• Previous experience in a clinical laboratory setting is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing.
• Analyze specimens using approved testing procedures.
• Review and release test results.
• Ensure compliance with CLIA, HIPAA, and OSHA regulations.

Skills

CLIA compliance

HIPAA compliance

OSHA safety guidelines

Specimen handling

Problem identification

Education

BS in Medical Technology

BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology

Associate's degree in Laboratory Science

Job description

Medical Laboratory Scientist I – Presque Isle, ME – On‑Call

Department: General Lab

Quest Diagnostics is hiring a Medical Laboratory Scientist I in Presque Isle, ME. This role is a hospital-based position at Northern Lights Hospital.

Pay range: Minimum of $29.24 per hour.

Salary offers are based on relevant skills, training, experience, education, and certifications, as well as market and organizational factors. Successful candidates may be eligible for an annual performance bonus.

Benefits

Quest Diagnostics provides employees the opportunity to invest in the future through a 401(k) plan with eligibility for all employees after one month, and after one year a fully vested company match up to 5% of pay.

• On‑call employees are eligible for a 401(k) pre‑tax and/or Roth IRA with a company match up to 5% after 12 months of service.

Responsibilities

• Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining records of patient test results.
• Maintain records that demonstrate proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
• Analyze specimens using approved testing procedures.
• Review and release test results.
• Follow CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and safety guidelines as described in their respective regulations.
• Follow the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within acceptable performance levels.
• Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results, correct the problems encountered or immediately notify the senior technologist or supervisor.

Qualifications

Education

• BS in Medical Technology preferred; or BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology; or Associate's degree in Laboratory Science or Medical Technology; or previously qualified as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493.

Work Experience

• 1 year of clinical experience (high complexity testing) preferred.
• MLS, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Lab Scientist, Med Tech, Medical Technologist, CLS, Clinical Lab Scientist.

Job Code: 58111

Equal Opportunity Employer

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