Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technician

Live Well Homecare; Bloomsburg (Columbia County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Family support services

Job summary

Live Well Homecare is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Technician to perform analyses from various specimens and report results to support high-quality patient care. The role involves rotating shifts in a clinical setting and active participation in quality control and training activities.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in a relevant field or an Associate degree with MLT certification, plus completion of an accredited MT/MLS program or equivalent experience, with preferred clinical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or an Associate degree with MLT certification.
• Successful completion of an accredited Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science program or equivalent experience.
• Preferred experience in a clinical laboratory setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage specimen collection, identification, and proper handling.
• Use accessioning procedures and recognize discrepancies.
• Perform instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, and quality control.
• Replenish supplies and follow reporting protocols.
• Navigate multiple computer applications and assist in training new staff.
• Participate in educational activities and maintain competency exams.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Lab equipment proficiency

Computer applications

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Associate degree with MLT certification

MT/MLS program completion

Job description

Join our laboratory team as a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Technician, performing and reporting analyses from various specimens to ensure high-quality patient care.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing specimen collection, identification, and proper handling
• Using accessioning procedures and recognizing discrepancies
• Performing instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, and quality control
• Replenishing supplies and following reporting protocols
• Navigating multiple computer applications and assisting in training new staff
• Participating in educational activities and maintaining competency exams

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field or an Associate degree with certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician
• Successful completion of an accredited Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science program or equivalent experience
• Preferred experience in a clinical laboratory setting

Skills and attributes:

• Strong attention to detail, efficiency, and proper specimen handling
• Ability to work collaboratively in a clinical environment
• Proficiency with computer applications and laboratory equipment
• Commitment to ongoing education and competency requirements

Additional details:

• Position offers a signing bonus for eligible candidates
• Work involves rotating shifts in a clinical setting
• Comprehensive benefits include health, dental, vision, retirement plans, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, and family support services