Medical Laboratory Scientist/MLS

Rutland Regional Medical Center; Rutland, Northern (VT, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rutland Regional Medical Center is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) to process samples, perform tests, and report results used in patient diagnosis and treatment. The role may rotate through Blood Bank, Reference, Hematology, Chemistry, and Microbiology units, requiring teamwork and independent work habits.

The position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in an MLS program with clinical lab experience; MLS certification is preferred, with eligibility for ASCP-BOC or AAB registries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited Medical Technologist program.
• Clinical laboratory internship or training to support MLS certification.
• Experience in quality improvement, quality control, and safety.

Responsibilities

• Process samples, perform tests, and report results for diagnostic use.
• Rotate across units including Blood Bank, Reference, Hematology, Chemistry, and Microbiology.
• Work independently or as part of a team in a busy laboratory environment.

Skills

Communication

Regulatory compliance

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Education

Bachelor’s Degree in MLS program

Science degree with internship

Job description

• Facility Rutland Regional Medical Center
• Department Laboratory (Hematology)
• Job Category Allied Health
• Schedule - Shift - Hours Full-time w/rotating wknds & holidays - Evening shift - 1330-2200, 1430-2300

The Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) is responsible for sample processing, test performance and for the reporting of test results for the use in diagnosis and treatment of disease. This position may involve rotating in multiple units and shifts, including weekend and holiday rotations. Units in the department include: Blood Bank, Reference, Hematology, Chemistry, and Microbiology. The MLS works successfully both independently and as part of a team.

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited Medical Technologist program

• Appropriate natural or physical science degree or sufficient coursework with an internship or training in a clinical laboratory setting which will support MLS certification requirements.
• Clinical Laboratory experience.
• Experience with quality improvement, quality control, equipment maintenance and laboratory safety desired.
• Experience in chemistry, hematology, blood bank, microbiology and/or phlebotomy are desirable.

Required Licenses/Certifications

• An MLS (MT) registration or certification preferred, will consider a candidate that is ASCP-BOC or AAB registry eligible*

* Technical certification by an appropriate laboratory agency within one year of hire.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Acquiring or having mastered established generalist competencies in up to two laboratory units.
• Complies with regulatory requirements, OSHA/VOSHA Standard Precautions; practices personal and hospital safety and complies with confidentiality policy.
• Ability to communicate patient information to physicians, office staff, and hospital employees and acts as clinical laboratory information resource to all customer groups.
• Ability to accurately transcribe and verbalize patient data.