Medical Laboratory Scientist - Part Time Overnight Shift

MedStar Health; Olney (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

MedStar Health in Olney, MD is seeking a part-time Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform specimen testing and analytical procedures in an overnight, rotating schedule. Initial day-shift training for about four weeks precedes the overnight transition.

The role emphasizes QA/QC, instrument maintenance, and meeting turnaround expectations. Applicants must hold a CLS-related degree and ASCP certification; waivers exist for advanced degrees or years of experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or closely related field required.
• Less than one year of clinical laboratory training/experience required.
• Certified Medical Lab Scientist - ASCP or equivalent certification required.
• Certification waiver for Master's degree or 3+ years in designated specialty.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates specimen adequacy for test performance and collects specimens.
• Performs routine and specialized testing in assigned area and correlates findings with disease stage.
• Reviews and verifies test results; ensures proper documentation and prompt communication of abnormal results.
• Performs daily QC/QA and monitors equipment; ensures tolerance limits are met.
• Provides technical advice and supports other lab personnel as needed.

Skills

Quality control

Specimen testing

Hematology knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science

Job description

About the Job

This is a part time role, 24 hour per week. Working hours will be 11pm - 7:30am, on a rotating schedule including weekends (3, 8 hour shifts per work week). 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.