Medical Laboratory Scientist II - Infectious Disease - Toledo Hospital

8100 ProMedica Toledo Hospital; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

ProMedica Toledo Hospital is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform complex laboratory tests essential for diagnosing and guiding treatment. You will interpret results and communicate findings to health care teams, acting as the lab’s clinical expert.

The role emphasizes critical thinking, collaboration, and accuracy in a Per Diem capacity at our Toledo, OH facility.

Qualifications

• BS/MS/PhD in chemical/physical/biological/clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution
• Alternate qualification route for ASCP MLS or Categorical eligible with certification within 1 year of hire

Responsibilities

• Perform complex lab tests essential for diagnosing, treating, and preventing medical conditions.
• Evaluate results with critical thinking and provide interpretation.
• Serve as liaison between the lab and health care teams to ensure effective communication.

Skills

Critical thinking

Lab testing

Interdisciplinary communication

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s/Doctoral in medical laboratory science

Job description

Location: Toledo Hospital Department: Infectious Disease Path Weekly Hours: 0 Status: Per Diem Shift: Variable (United States of America)

Job Summary

As a Medical Laboratory Scientist, you perform complex lab tests essential for diagnosing, treating, and preventing a variety of medical conditions. You will use critical thinking as you evaluate and solve problems related to biological specimens that you analyze, and you will provide interpretation of those tests. When questions arise regarding results or factors affecting results, you serve as the expert when answering. You also act as a connector to foster effective communication between the lab and health care teams. The above summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It should not be considered exhaustive.

Requirements

Doctoral, Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical, biological, clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution, or transcripts showing 60 semester hours from an accredited institution indicating 24 semester hours of medical technology courses or 24 semester hours of science courses that include 6 semester hours in chemistry, 6 semester hours of biology, and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical technology in any combination, OR meet an alternate qualification route for Testing Personnel for High Complexity Testing American Society of Pathology (ASCP) MLS or Categorical eligible at time of hire with certification achieved within one year of hire.

ProMedica is a mission-driven, not-for-profit health care organization headquartered in Toledo, Ohio. It serves communities across nine states and provides a range of services, including acute and ambulatory care, a dental plan, and academic business lines. ProMedica owns and operates 10 hospitals and has an affiliated interest in one additional hospital. The organization employs over 1,300 health care providers through ProMedica Physicians and has more than 2,300 physicians and advanced practice providers with privileges. Committed to its mission of improving health and well-being, ProMedica has received national recognition for its clinical excellence and its initiatives to address social determinants of health. For more information about ProMedica, please visit promedica.org/aboutus.

Benefits

We provide flexible benefits that include compensation and programs to help you take care of your family, your finances and your personal well-being. It’s what makes us one of the best places to work, and helps our employees live and work to their fullest potential.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or any other legally protected category. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a job with ProMedica, please contact [e-mail]

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