Medical Laboratory Scientist Job Listing at MedStar Health in Baltimore, MD (Job ID 157694)

Description

About the Job

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.

This is full time, 36 hour per week role, on Day Shift with rotating weekends.  

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 Laboratory Science/Technology, required or an Associate's degree in Medical Laboratory Science/ Technology may be considered.  

Licenses and Certifications

• ASCP - American Society of Clinical Pathologist ASCP or equivalent certification, preferred.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills preferred.