Medical Laboratory Scientist III

MedStar Health; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 49,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health in Washington, DC is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform routine and specialized assays across multiple specialties. The role provides technical guidance and analyzes body fluids and cells to support diagnosis and treatment.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 3–4 years of lab experience, and ASCP certification (or waiver after 7 years in a designated specialty). The position is full-time with standard benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Physical Biological Clinical Laboratory Science or a related field is required.
• 3-4 years of clinical laboratory training and/or experience required.
• Certified Medical Lab Scientist-ASCP required or Certification waived after 7 years in a designated specialty.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates specimen adequacy for test performance; obtains specimens for analyses.
• Performs routine and specialized testing in assigned area; correlates findings with disease stage.
• Reviews and verifies test results; communicates abnormal results and ensures proper documentation.
• Maintains quality control and quality assurance; evaluates proficiency testing materials.
• Maintains supplies and equipment; ensures turnaround time standards are met; participates in training.
• Provides technical advice and support to laboratory personnel and leadership.
• Cross-trains and participates in department safety and performance monitoring.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Physical Biological Clinical Laboratory Science or a related field

Job description

About the Job

General Summary of Position

Performs routine and specialized assays and provides technical advice and information in one or more of several clinical laboratory scientific specialties to provide data for use in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Analyzes body fluids cells and products to identify abnormal and critical disorders associated with disease processes. Serves as a knowledge expert and technical consultant in the specialty area(s).

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Evaluates specimen adequacy for test performance; obtains specimens for quantitative and qualitative analyses.
• Performs routine and specialized testing in assigned area. Correlates laboratory findings with disease stage integrates and relates data from other laboratory specialty areas. Confirms abnormal results and specimen discrepancies and institutes correct follow-up procedures.
• Reviews/verifies test results recognizes and follows through on abnormal/unusual results and communicates same to appropriate personnel. Accurately completes all required documentation. Utilizes judgment and discretion in considering sample integrity process calibration reagent concentration and stability quality control prior to releasing testing results. relationship to unknown results evaluation of unexpected patient results and error identification.
• Performs and documents daily quality control and quality assurance measures to assure that tolerance limits are not exceeded. Advises supervisor of quality assurance/quality control problems. Evaluates CAP and other survey proficiency testing materials as required.
• Analyses technical problems pertaining to collection of specimens and instrumentation. Determines cause and rectifies problems in accordance with guidelines and procedures. Maintains adequate reagents/supplies in the work area and/or on the instruments to avoid delay in sample processing.
• Maintains adequate reagents/supplies in the work area and/or on the instruments to avoid delay in sample processing. Keeps work area in a clean and organized manner at all times in keeping with the lean standards as designed. Decontaminates counter surfaces instruments computers telephones and general work area according to laboratory protocol.
• Ensures that turnaround time standards are met within lab section. Communicates any variances to supervisor in a timely manner.
• Participates in the education and training of students and new employees.
• Maintains individual competency as scheduled.
• Assists with department competency requirements such as performing training assessments or direct observations as delegated by the medical director.
• Provides technical advice and support to other laboratory personnel as required.
• Informs next shift of pertinent information to maintain efficient operation.
• Demonstrates simple/complex troubleshooting skills.
• Serves as a resource to leadership by reliably contributing in activities such as section safety representative; section instrument or assay specific performance monitoring and accountability; section inventory; Standard Operating Procedure review and modifications.
• Actively participates in cross-training activities including being cross trained according to department needs.

Minimal Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Physical Biological Clinical Laboratory Science or a related field required or

Experience

• 3-4 years of clinical laboratory training and/or experience required

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Medical Lab Scientist-ASCP required or
• Certification is waived for applicants with a minimum of 7 years experience in a designated specialty.

This position has a hiring range of

USD $35.68 - USD $64.71 /Hr.