Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technologist

University Hospitals; Chardon (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Sign on bonus

Job summary

University Hospitals in Chardon, Ohio, is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technologist to perform a range of laboratory testing tasks. This role requires a Bachelor's Degree in a related field, with a focus on compliance and quality control in testing procedures.

Key responsibilities include conducting pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical processes, maintaining laboratory equipment, and ensuring quality patient care through accurate test evaluations. Benefits include a competitive hourly rate and a sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field required for high complexity testing.
• Less than 1 year of entry-level experience required.
• Must maintain strict compliance with PHI regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical processes for laboratory testing.
• Maintain and troubleshoot laboratory equipment.
• Evaluate results of laboratory tests according to protocols.

Skills

Organizational skills

Initiative

Ability to work in fast-paced environment

Multi-tasking

Effective communication skills

Knowledge of laboratory procedures

Education

Bachelor's Degree in chemical, biological or clinical laboratory science

Associate's Degree in clinical laboratory science and certification by ASCP

Job description

Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technologist (26000531)

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate
• Sign on bonus

A Brief Overview

Follows laboratory policies and procedures to perform high and moderate complexity testing. Performs pre-analytical and post-analytical laboratory support functions. Demonstrates clear communication with team members to optimize laboratory operations.

What You Will Do

• Accurately and efficiently performs pre-analytical, analytical and post analytical processes for laboratory testing
• Maintains and troubleshoots laboratory equipment according to manufacturer’s instructions
• Performs and evaluates all required quality control assessments as described in departmental policies and procedures prior to reporting patient results.
• Evaluates results of laboratory tests according to laboratory protocols to ensure quality patient care.
• Documents all laboratory activities according to policies and procedures
• Maintains and demonstrates competency assessment in assigned area
• Takes responsibility for self-development
• Completes all assigned mandatory assignments within allowed timelines

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in a chemical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution; Requirement specific in CLIA '88 to perform high complexity testing. (Required) or
• Bachelor's Degree in other field (Required) and
• Associate's Degree in clinical laboratory science and certification by ASCP or equivalent are also acceptable (Required)

Work Experience

• Less than 1 year Entry level (Required)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to keep organized
• Displays initiative to perform job duties
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to multi-task
• Initiates and maintains positive relationships with patients, customers, co-workers.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively within role independently and with other team members
• Knowledge of standard laboratory policies and procedures, safety practices, and laboratory equipment and instrumentation.

Physical Demands

• Standing Occasionally
• Walking Occasionally
• Sitting Constantly
• Lifting Rarely up to 20 lbs
• Carrying Rarely up to 20 lbs
• Pushing Rarely up to 20 lbs
• Pulling Rarely up to 20 lbs
• Climbing Rarely up to 20 lbs
• Balancing Rarely
• Stooping Rarely
• Kneeling Rarely
• Crouching Rarely
• Crawling Rarely
• Reaching Rarely
• Handling Occasionally
• Grasping Occasionally
• Feeling Rarely
• Talking Constantly
• Hearing Constantly
• Repetitive Motions Frequently
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Frequently

Travel Requirements

• 10%