Night-Shift Medical Laboratory Scientist — Hematology & QC

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

Job summary

MedStar Health in Olney, MD, seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform routine and specialized testing overnight, with an initial day-shift training period of about four weeks. You will ensure quality control, QA, and accurate documentation, serving as a technical consultant in hematology, coagulation, UA, chemistry, and blood bank.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's in Clinical Laboratory Science or related field, less than a year of training/experience, and ASCP or equivalent

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or related field is required.
• Experience is not required but training will occur on day shift for 4 weeks.
• Certification as Medical Lab Scientist (ASCP) or equivalent is required, with waivers for higher degrees or 3+ years of experience in designated specialty.

Responsibilities

• Performs specimen testing and analysis to aid diagnosis and treatment.
• Maintains quality control, QA, and equipment maintenance documentation.
• Serves as knowledge expert in hematology, coagulation, UA, chemistry and blood bank.
• Evaluates specimens, performs tests, verifies results, and communicates abnormalities.
• Maintains turnaround times and assists with training of staff and students.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science

Job description

MedStar Health in Olney, MD, seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform routine and specialized testing overnight, with an initial day-shift training period of about four weeks. You will ensure quality control, QA, and accurate documentation, serving as a technical consultant in hematology, coagulation, UA, chemistry, and blood bank.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's in Clinical Laboratory Science or related field, less than a year of training/experience, and ASCP or equivalent