Title- Medical Lab Scientist Location - Melrose MA-Melrose Wakefield_Hospital Duration - 06 months Schedule (Night Shift): part time - night - 24 hours 3 days (11PM - 7AM).
Blood bank experience required ASCP or AMT certification[preferred not required] Flu vaccine requirement- religious or medical exception is acceptable. [declination form required] Color vision screening and TB screening required.
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
Responsibilities are interchangeable within job titles of medical laboratory scientist (MLS), medical technologist or clinical laboratory scientist.
Work environment/department will be listed in requirement.
Determine the acceptability of specimens for testing according to established criteria.
Perform routine and complex technical procedures and functions according to departmental Standard Operating Procedures.
Monitor, operate and troubleshoot instrumentation to ensure proper functionality.
Demonstrate the ability to make technical decisions regarding testing and problem solving.
Prepare, test, and evaluate new reagents or controls.
Report accurate and timely test results to deliver quality patient care.
Perform and document preventive maintenance and quality control procedures.
Identify and replenish testing bench supplies as necessary.
Assist with processing of specimens when needed.
Maintain a safe work environment and wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology or meet local regulatory (CLIA & State) requirements.
Minimum 2-4 years of clinical laboratory testing experience is required.
State Medical Technologist license may be required (will be listed in requirement if it is needed).
ASCP or AMT certification is either preferred or required (will be listed in the requirement if itis required). Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
Proficient with computers; Familiarity with laboratory information systems is a plus.
High level of attention detail along with strong communication and organizational skills.
Must be able to pass a standardized color vision screen.
Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs.
Additional Comments/Requirements
GENERALIST EXPERIENCE AND BLOOD BANK EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED [at least 1 year]
Medical Lab Technologist / CLS / MLS [HM is open to MLT with the right experience.]
-Generalist experience required [Coag, Hem, UA etc.]
-ASCP or AMT certfication is required [HM is open to registered or eligible candidates but they must complete ASAP.]
-Fast paced work enviorment 30,000 samples processed per month at this level 2 Trauma rapid response lab.
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