Medical Laboratory Scientist - PRN

Cone Health Medical Group; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cone Health Medical Group is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist II to perform and oversee laboratory testing, ensuring accurate results and adherence to policies. The role emphasizes instrument maintenance, quality control, and timely turnaround to support patient care.

Education includes a Bachelor's in medical technology or related field; ASCP/AMT certification is required. Preferred candidates have six months of generalist experience and strong regulatory compliance knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, or chemical, physical, or biological science.
• Six months experience as a technical generalist (preferred).
• Must have MT/MLS or ASCP/AMT certification as listed.

Responsibilities

• Performs all processes associated with testing of laboratory specimens to ensure accurate and reliable test results.
• Conducts quality control and assurance activities to maintain accuracy in testing and reporting.
• Maintains and troubleshoots complex instrumentation and test systems.
• Prioritizes duties to meet turnaround times for patient care.
• Stays updated on competencies and regulatory standards.
• Participates in inventory control to maintain cost-effective operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Quality control

Instrumentation troubleshooting

Regulatory compliance

Safety procedures

Workload prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in medical technology or related field

Tools

Complex instrumentation

Job description

The Medical Laboratory Scientist II is responsible for performing, analyzing, and releasing laboratory tests on specimens to ensure accurate and reliable results by adhering to established policies and procedures. Working under direct supervision, this role is responsible for troubleshooting and maintaining complex instrumentation, prioritizing workload to meet turnaround times, and staying updated on competencies and regulatory standards. The Medical Laboratory Scientist II plays a crucial role in delivering accurate and timely diagnostic information that supports patient care and treatment decisions.

Job Description

Essential Job Function:

• Performs all processes associated with testing of laboratory specimens, ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures to ensure accurate and reliable test results.

• Conducts quality control and assurance activities to maintain accuracy in specimen testing and reporting for effective diagnosis and treatment.

• Maintains and troubleshoots complex instrumentation and test systems, documenting corrective actions prior to releasing testing results to contribute to reliable test outcomes.

• Prioritizes duties and manages workload to meet established laboratory turnaround times for efficient patient care and treatment decisions.

• Stays updated on annual competencies, continuing education assignments, and regulatory standards, ensuring compliance with safety and compliance policies and procedures.

• Practices efficient use of supplies and actively participate in inventory control to maintain a cost-effective and well-equipped laboratory.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Required: Bachelor's degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, or chemical, physical, or biological science.

Experience:

• Preferred: Six months experience as a technical generalist.

Licensure/Certification/Listing:

• Required: Must have Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) pr Specialist in Blood Bank (SBB) or Technologist in Blood Banking (BB) or Technologist in Chemistry (C) or Technologist in Hematology (H) or Technologist in Microbiology (M) or Specialist in Microbiology (SM) by ASCP or AMT certification.