Medical Lab Scientist I - PRN - AAMC

The role

This person conducts medical laboratory tests, procedures, or analyses to provide information for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. They operate laboratory instrumentation and maintain laboratory supplies inventory.

What you will do

• Performs clinical laboratory tests including hematology, immunohematology, chemistry, bacteriology, mycology, serology, parasitology, endocrinology, general immunology, and urinalysis.
• Operates and maintains laboratory instrumentation.
• Performs preventative maintenance and troubleshoots problems.
• Maintains laboratory supplies inventory by checking stock and placing orders.
• Prepares reports of technological findings by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information.
• Documents information in the LIS.
• Identifies and communicates abnormal patient conditions to supervisors, pathologists, physicians, or nurses.
• Performs quality controls and documents QC for each lab procedure on a daily basis.
• Participates in the laboratory quality plan/program.
• Participates in external proficiency testing and continuing education.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with course work sufficient to meet the requirements of the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) for certification as a Medical Labo
• MLS(ASCP), MT(ASCP), categorical or specialist (ASCP), MT(HEW), or MT(AMT)
• Ability to work cooperatively with all types of personalities both inside and outside the organization.
• Medium Duty physical demands.
• Exposure to blood-borne pathogens.

Nice to have

• One year of experience working in an acute care facility as a Medical Laboratory Scientist

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year)
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance Benefits
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full-time employees
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs

Before you apply

• New graduates must provide evidence of certification within 6 months of hire

About the company

Luminis Health provides medical and health services.