Medical Laboratory Scientist - Weekend Overnight

MedStar Health; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 49,000 - 89,000; Part time

Job summary

MedStar Health in Baltimore is seeking a part-time Medical Laboratory Technologist to work one weekend per month on an overnight shift (11pm–7:30am) in the core laboratory. Additional weeknight coverage may be required.

The role involves conducting routine and specialized procedures, evaluating results for patient care, and maintaining quality, safety, and documentation standards. A lab degree and preferred certification are required or encouraged.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or related science, or an equivalent combination of education.
• Associate’s degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or related science.
• 60 semester hours including 24 in Medical Laboratory Technology or related science; with required lab training.
• For Pathology—Associate’s Lab, five years of clinical lab experience expected.
• ASCP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and specialized laboratory procedures in one or more sections.
• Evaluates and reports results for patient diagnosis and treatment.
• Maintains inventory and ensures a neat, orderly work area.
• Operates and maintains laboratory equipment; troubleshoots problems and documents results.
• Participates in quality-control procedures and corrective actions.
• Prepares reagents, materials, and records; ensures proper labeling.
• Trains new staff and students; assists with ongoing procedures.
• Collaborates with pathologists on difficult analyses.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or related science

Associate’s degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or related science

60 semester hours including 24 in Medical Laboratory Technology or related science

Lab training program completion or three months of training in each specialty

For Pathology—Associate’s Lab: five years of clinical lab experience

ASCP certification preferred

Job description

About the Job

This is a part time role, working one weekend (Friday and Saturday) per month on overnight shift 11pm-7:30am in the core laboratory section. Additional coverage may be required on week nights based on departmental need.

General Summary of Position

Performs a variety of routine and specialized laboratory procedures in one or more laboratory sections. Evaluates and reports results for use in patient diagnosis and treatment.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards, and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
• Maintains inventory and supplies; stocks and maintains a neat, orderly work area.
• Operates and maintains laboratory equipment in assigned areas; troubleshoots problems; and validates and documents information as required by standard protocol.
• Participates in surveys; conducts established quality-control procedures; evaluates results; implements corrective action when indicated; and ensures the accuracy of test results.
• Performs a wide variety of routine and specialized procedures according to prescribed protocols using manual or automated methods; calculates and reports results as established; and consults with the pathologist regarding difficult analyses or abnormal findings.
• Prepares and evaluates statistical data, cost analyses, and daily tallies for monthly reports.
• Prepares, evaluates, and labels reagents, media, and other materials according to procedure.
• Processes specimens, ensuring accurate identification, confidentiality of information, and appropriate preparation, storage, and transportation. May perform specimen procurement as required.
• Establishes and evaluates new procedures; performs comparison studies for linearity, precision, accuracy, and other measures; and determines normal ranges.
• Trains new employees and students. Instructs others in new procedures and evaluates and documents performance.
• Participates in multidisciplinary quality- and service-improvement teams.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or a related science required; or
• Associate's degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or a related science required; or
• Equivalent education consisting of 60 semester hours, including 24 semester hours of Medical Laboratory Technology or related science; or
• Equivalent education consisting of 60 semester hours, including 24 semester hours of science that include: 6 semester hours of chemistry; 6 semester hours of biology; and 12 semester hours in chemistry, biology, or Medical Laboratory Technology in any combination; plus laboratory training that includes either completion of a clinical laboratory training program or three months of training in each specialty in which high-complexity testing is performed.
• For Pathology-Associate's Lab: An associate's degree requires five years of progressively responsible clinical laboratory experience, with demonstrated ability to perform the duties of the Medical Technologist position.

Experience

• Prior work experience is not required.

Licenses and Certifications

• American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification or equivalent certification preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills preferred.

This position has a hiring range of

USD $35.68 - USD $64.71 /Hr.