Night-Shift Medical Laboratory Scientist

MedStar Health; Olney (MD); On-site; USD 49,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health in Olney, MD is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist for overnight shifts (11pm–7:30am) with rotating weekend work. Initial training occurs on day shift for ~4 weeks before transitioning to the night schedule.

The role performs specimen testing across hematology, coagulation, UA, chemistry and blood bank, ensures QC/QA, maintains equipment, and provides expert technical support to clinicians.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CLS or closely related field required.
• Less than one year of clinical lab training/experience required.
• Certification: ASCP MLS or equivalent; waiver for master's degree or 3+ years experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate specimen adequacy and obtain specimens for analyses.
• Perform routine and specialized testing; correlate results with disease.
• Review and verify results; document and communicate abnormalities.
• Perform daily QC/QA; address problems; review proficiency testing.
• Maintain reagents, supplies and instrument readiness; ensure timely processing.
• Keep work area clean and organized according to lean standards; decontaminate surfaces.
• Ensure turnaround time standards are met and report variances to supervisor.
• Educate and train students and new staff; maintain competency.
• Provide technical advice and support to laboratory personnel.
• Inform next shift of pertinent information to maintain efficient operation.
• Demonstrate troubleshooting skills.

Skills

Hematology

Coagulation

Urinalysis

Chemistry

Blood Bank

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science

Job description

MedStar Health in Olney, MD is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist for overnight shifts (11pm–7:30am) with rotating weekend work. Initial training occurs on day shift for ~4 weeks before transitioning to the night schedule.

The role performs specimen testing across hematology, coagulation, UA, chemistry and blood bank, ensures QC/QA, maintains equipment, and provides expert technical support to clinicians.