University of Maryland Medical System · 1 week ago
Medical Laboratory Scientist, Core Lab PRN, variable days/hours as needed
Upper Marlboro, MD, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$30.78/hr - $43.09/hr
3+ years expUniversity of Maryland Medical System is located in Largo, providing improved access to primary and ambulatory care services. They are seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist II who will perform analyses on various sample types, maintain records, and ensure quality and safety in laboratory functions.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Performs routine and specialized laboratory testing in their assigned specialty area following all standard operating procedures
Correlates laboratory findings with disease states; integrates and relates data from other laboratory specialty areas; confirms abnormal results and resolves specimen and testing discrepancies. Institutes appropriate follow-up measures for unusual test results
Calibrates instruments; performs and documents preventative and corrective maintenance on instruments and equipment
Troubleshoots most routine technical and analytical problems including specimen collection problems within minimal supervision
Monitors and reviews quality control data and quality assurance information to determine reliability and acceptability of patient results. Assists in documentation of quality occurrences. Initiates corrective actions for quality control and other quality and/or service problems
Performs duties and documents information in compliance with a variety of regulatory and accreditation standards. Performs testing on proficiency testing samples as required
Assures tests are completed in a timely manner per turnaround time expectations of the Department and that all pending test reports are reconciled in a timely manner
Provides orientation and training to new employees in the assigned laboratory sections. Attends continuing education sessions as required
Assists in reviewing standard operating procedures as requested
Maintains a neat and organized bench area replenishing supplies as needed
May serve as charge technologist on assigned shifts; in this capacity, troubleshoots laboratory operations problems and initiates corrective actions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, biology or related sciences required; an Associate Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or related field or completion of Military Laboratory Technician program with experience required
Three years of clinical laboratory experience required
Preferred
ASCP or equivalent preferred
Benefits
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Company
University of Maryland Medical System
The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) was created in 1984 when the state-owned University Hospital became a private, nonprofit organization.
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