Medical Laboratory Scientist II — High-Complexity Testing

University of Maryland Medical System; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus $10,000

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus is seeking qualified professionals to join our laboratory team. Under general supervision, performs analyses on a variety of sample types and maintains proper records to generate acceptable test results.

Ensures quality, efficiency and safety in laboratory functions as part of the multidisciplinary patient care services team. Primary responsibilities include performing waived to high complexity testing, troubleshooting, QA/QC reviews, and

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Medical Technology, biology or related sciences required or; an Associateegree in Medical Laboratory Technology, or completion of Military Laboratory Technology with a minimum of three years of experience.
• No experience required with a Bachelors degree, or three years of experience in a clinical laboratory with an Associateegree or completion of Military Laboratory Technician program required.

Responsibilities

• Independently performs waived, moderate and high complexity testing using manual and automated processes.
• Complies and participates with all regulatory agency guidelines (CLIA 88, TJC, CAP, FDA, etc.) and addresses concerns as needed.
• Independently identifies and resolves analytical problems, troubleshoots equipment issues and takes corrective action in evaluating testing procedures, patient results and specimen integrity; seeks guidance when necessary.
• Independently reviews and records quality control and determines the acceptability of testing, patient results, and instrument function by applying the principles of QA/QC daily.
• Responds to clinical and customer concerns, independently resolves customer issues in a confidential manner, employing integrity and discretion.
• Assists with development and modification of procedures and assumes additional responsibilities when appropriate.
• Independently troubleshoots and resolves problems and documents corrective actions.
• Attends/Leads mandatory education, training, and in-service meetings specific to department.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Skills

QA/QC

Regulatory compliance

Analytical testing

Education

Bachelors degree in Medical Technology/biology/related sciences

Associateegree in Medical Laboratory Technology

Job description

University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus is seeking qualified professionals to join our laboratory team. Under general supervision, performs analyses on a variety of sample types and maintains proper records to generate acceptable test results.

Ensures quality, efficiency and safety in laboratory functions as part of the multidisciplinary patient care services team. Primary responsibilities include performing waived to high complexity testing, troubleshooting, QA/QC reviews, and