Overnight Medical Laboratory Scientist | Hematology & QC Pro

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

Job summary

MedStar Health in Maryland is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist for the night shift (11:00 PM–7:30 AM) with weekend rotation. Initial training will occur on day shift for about four weeks before transitioning to overnight hours.

You will perform specimen testing across hematology, coagulation, chemistry, UA, and blood bank, document QC/QA, provide expert technical guidance, and participate in education of students and new staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or a closely related field is required.
• Less than one year of clinical laboratory training/experience is required.
• Certified Medical Lab Scientist - ASCP or equivalent certification is required (waived for Master's or higher; or for 3+ years in designated specialty).

Responsibilities

• Evaluates specimen adequacy for test performance and collects specimens for analyses.
• Performs routine and specialized testing, correlates findings with disease stage, and verifies abnormal results.
• Reviews and verifies test results, documents appropriately, and considers sample integrity and QC before releasing results.
• Performs daily quality control and quality assurance measures and escalates issues to supervisor.
• Analyzes technical problems with specimen collection and instrumentation, and maintains reagents and supplies to prevent delays.
• Maintains clean, organized work area and decontaminates surfaces per protocol.
• Ensures turnaround time standards are met and communicates variances to supervisor.
• Participates in education and training of students and new staff.
• Maintains individual competency and supports department competency requirements.
• Provides technical advice and support to laboratory personnel and communicates pertinent information to next shift.
• Demonstrates troubleshooting skills.

Skills

Quality control

Documentation

Quality assurance

Lab testing

Training others

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science

Job description

MedStar Health in Maryland is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist for the night shift (11:00 PM–7:30 AM) with weekend rotation. Initial training will occur on day shift for about four weeks before transitioning to overnight hours.

You will perform specimen testing across hematology, coagulation, chemistry, UA, and blood bank, document QC/QA, provide expert technical guidance, and participate in education of students and new staff.