Medical Laboratory Scientist - Night Shift

MedStar Health; Olney (MD); On-site; USD 49,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health in Olney, MD, seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform routine and specialized testing overnight, with an initial day-shift training period of about four weeks. You will ensure quality control, QA, and accurate documentation, serving as a technical consultant in hematology, coagulation, UA, chemistry, and blood bank.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's in Clinical Laboratory Science or related field, less than a year of training/experience, and ASCP or equivalent

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or related field is required.
• Experience is not required but training will occur on day shift for 4 weeks.
• Certification as Medical Lab Scientist (ASCP) or equivalent is required, with waivers for higher degrees or 3+ years of experience in designated specialty.

Responsibilities

• Performs specimen testing and analysis to aid diagnosis and treatment.
• Maintains quality control, QA, and equipment maintenance documentation.
• Serves as knowledge expert in hematology, coagulation, UA, chemistry and blood bank.
• Evaluates specimens, performs tests, verifies results, and communicates abnormalities.
• Maintains turnaround times and assists with training of staff and students.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science

Job description

About the Job

Working hours will be 11pm - 7:30am, including a weekend rotation. Initial mandatory training will occur on day shift for approximately 4 weeks until transitioning to overnight shift.

Performs specimen testing and analysis on patient samples to aid the clinician in diagnosis and treatment. Ensures that all quality control, quality assurance and equipment maintenance is documented and maintained according to standards. Provides exceptional customer service as needed. Serves as a knowledge expert and technical consultant in the areas of hematology, coagulation, UA, chemistry and blood bank.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Evaluates specimen adequacy for test performance; obtains specimens for quantitative and qualitative analyses.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Analyzes 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.
6. 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.
7. Ensures that turnaround time standards are met within lab section. Communicates any variances to supervisor in a timely manner.
8. Participates in the education and training of students and new employees.
9. Maintains individual competency as scheduled
10. Assists with department competency requirements such as performing training, assessments, or direct observations as delegated by the medical director
11. Provides technical advice and support to other laboratory personnel as required.
12. Informs next shift of pertinent information to maintain efficient operation.
13. Demonstrates simple/complex troubleshooting skills

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or a closely related field such as chemical or biological science, required.

Experience:

Less than one year of clinical laboratory training and or experience, required.

Certifications:

Certified Medical Lab Scientist – ASCP or equivalent certification, required.

(Certification requirement waived for individuals holding a Master’s Degree or higher in chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or a closely related field. Certification waived for applicants with a minimum of 3 years experience in designated specialty.)

This position has a hiring range of

USD $35.68 - USD $64.71 /Hr.