Medical Laboratory Scientist I: Entry-Level Diagnostics

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation; Chestertown (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland Medical System Corporation is seeking a Laboratory Technician to perform waived, moderate and high complexity testing under direct supervision. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to generate accurate results and maintain proper records.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting equipment, reviewing quality control data, and ensuring compliance with CLIA, TJC, CAP and FDA guidelines.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required or completion of Military Laboratory Technician program.
• ASCP or equivalent certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs waived, moderate and high complexity testing using manual and automated processes.
• Identifies and resolves analytical problems, troubleshoots equipment issues and takes corrective action in evaluating testing procedures and patient results.
• Reviews quality control data and determines acceptability of testing, patient results and instrument function.
• Responds to clinical and customer concerns, maintaining confidentiality and integrity.
• Attends mandatory education, training, and in-service meetings specific to department.

Skills

Laboratory testing

QA/QC knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology

Tools

Manual & automated testing equipment

Quality control instrumentation

Job description

The University of Maryland Medical System Corporation is seeking a Laboratory Technician to perform waived, moderate and high complexity testing under direct supervision. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to generate accurate results and maintain proper records.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting equipment, reviewing quality control data, and ensuring compliance with CLIA, TJC, CAP and FDA guidelines.