Medical Laboratory Scientist - PRN

MedStar Health · 2 openings

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About the Job
This role is a PRN role to provide coverage during the week day as needed, availability during week day working hours is required (Monday - Friday 7am - 3:30pm)
General Summary of Position
Performs a variety of routine and special 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 supply; stocks and maintains neat orderly work area.
• Operates and maintains laboratory equipment in areas of assignment; troubleshoots problems; and validates and documents information as required per standard protocol.
• Participates in surveys conducts established quality control of procedures evaluates results implements corrective action when indicated and ensures accuracy of test results.
• Performs a wide variety of routine and special procedures following prescribed protocol and using manual or automated methods; calculates and reports results as established; consults with pathologist regarding difficult analysis or abnormal findings.
• Prepares and evaluates statistical data cost analysis and daily tallies for monthly reports.
• Prepares evaluates and labels reagents media etc. per procedure.
• Processes specimens ensuring accuracy of identification; confidentiality of information; and appropriate preparation storage and transportation; may perform specimen procurement as required.
• Sets up and evaluates new procedures; performs comparison studies for linearity precision accuracy etc.; and determines normal ranges.
• Trains new employees and students. Instructs others in new procedures; evaluates and documents performance.
• Participates in multi-disciplinary quality and service improvement teams.

Minimal Qualifications
Education
• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related science, required or
• Associate's degree in Medical Laboratory Technology may be considered.

Licenses and Certifications
• ASCP - American Society of Clinical Pathologist ASCP, 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.
This role is a PRN role to provide coverage during the week day as needed, availability during week day working hours is required (Monday - Friday 7am - 3:30pm)
General Summary of Position
Performs a variety of routine and special 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 supply; stocks and maintains neat orderly work area.
• Operates and maintains laboratory equipment in areas of assignment; troubleshoots problems; and validates and documents information as required per standard protocol.
• Participates in surveys conducts established quality control of procedures evaluates results implements corrective action when indicated and ensures accuracy of test results.
• Performs a wide variety of routine and special procedures following prescribed protocol and using manual or automated methods; calculates and reports results as established; consults with pathologist regarding difficult analysis or abnormal findings.
• Prepares and evaluates statistical data cost analysis and daily tallies for monthly reports.
• Prepares evaluates and labels reagents media etc. per procedure.
• Processes specimens ensuring accuracy of identification; confidentiality of information; and appropriate preparation storage and transportation; may perform specimen procurement as required.
• Sets up and evaluates new procedures; performs comparison studies for linearity precision accuracy etc.; and determines normal ranges.
• Trains new employees and students. Instructs others in new procedures; evaluates and documents performance.
• Participates in multi-disciplinary quality and service improvement teams.

Minimal Qualifications
Education
• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related science, required or
• Associate's degree in Medical Laboratory Technology may be considered.

Licenses and Certifications
• ASCP - American Society of Clinical Pathologist ASCP, preferred.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills preferred.

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