Medical Laboratory Scientist II

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation; Bowie (MD); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Maryland Medical System Corporation in Largo, MD, seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist II (MLS II) to join the regional medical center’s patient care teams on a part-time schedule.

Under general supervision, you perform routine and specialized tests, calibrate instruments, monitor quality control, and ensure timely, accurate results while supporting training of new staff and potential charge technologist duties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, biology or related sciences preferred; an Associate Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or related field is required/acceptable.
• Three years of clinical laboratory experience required.
• ASCP or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and specialized laboratory testing per SOPs.
• Correlates laboratory findings with disease states and resolves discrepancies.
• Calibrates instruments and performs maintenance.
• Monitors quality control data and initiates corrective actions.
• Provides orientation and training to new staff; may serve as charge technologist.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Quality control

Regulatory compliance

Instrument calibration

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related field

Associate Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology

Job description

Job Requirements

Company Description

Located in Largo in the heart of Prince George's County, our new state-of-the-art regional medical center (UM Capital Region Medical Center) will provide improved access to primary and ambulatory care services, and serve as a tertiary care center for critically ill patients. In addition, our new space will allow us to expand our offerings as a community partner to help improve the health status of Prince George's County residents.

Job Description

Schedule: Part-time, Every other weekend/every other Tuesday and Friday.

The Medical Laboratory Scientist II (MLS II) role, under general supervision, performs analyses on a variety of sample types. Maintains proper records and utilizes independent judgement to generate acceptable test results. Responsible for quality, efficiency and safety in the performance of laboratory functions. Serves as a fully effective and participative member of the multidisciplinary patient care services team.

• Performs routine and specialized laboratory testing in their assigned specialty area following all standard operating procedures.
• Correlates laboratory findings with disease states; integrates and relates data from other laboratory specialty areas; confirms abnormal results and resolves specimen and testing discrepancies. Institutes appropriate follow-up measures for unusual test results.
• Calibrates instruments; performs and documents preventative and corrective maintenance on instruments and equipment
• Troubleshoots most routine technical and analytical problems including specimen collection problems within minimal supervision.
• Monitors and reviews quality control data and quality assurance information to determine reliability and acceptability of patient results. Assists in documentation of quality occurrences. Initiates corrective actions for quality control and other quality and/or service problems.
• Performs duties and documents information in compliance with a variety of regulatory and accreditation standards. Performs testing on proficiency testing samples as required.
• Assures tests are completed in a timely manner per turnaround time expectations of the Department and that all pending test reports are reconciled in a timely manner.
• Provides orientation and training to new employees in the assigned laboratory sections. Attends continuing education sessions as required.
• Assists in reviewing standard operating procedures as requested.
• Maintains a neat and organized bench area replenishing supplies as needed.
• May serve as charge technologist on assigned shifts; in this capacity, troubleshoots laboratory operations problems and initiates corrective actions.

Work Experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, biology or related sciences preferred; an Associate Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or related field or completion of Military Laboratory Technician program with experience required.

Experience

Three years of clinical laboratory experience required.

Licensure/Certifications

ASCP or equivalent preferred.