Medical Laboratory Scientist

Compensation: $27/hr - $40/hr || Shift: Evenings or Nights || Location: Charlotte, NC

Job Summary

Performs laboratory analysis on received specimens, providing clinical information for diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases. Responsible for overall quality, efficiency, and safety in the performance of assigned technical duties.

Essential Functions

• Demonstrates proficiency and follows testing procedures and policies by adherence to quality assurance guidelines for equipment and work area, documenting corrective action to any non-conforming event.
• Prepares reagents, maintains an adequate supply of materials for test procedures and manages inventory to effectively reduce departmental waste/expense.
• Exercises clinical judgment in assessing priorities while identifying, problem solving and offering solutions to test systems through the appropriate department channels, i.e. contacts hotline to troubleshoot with a specialist when necessary to resolve the issue or set-up service when appropriate.
• Assists with review and revision of procedures and documentation related to accreditation, adhering to all regulatory requirements for various authorities, including but not limited to CAP, TJC, OSHA.
• Maintains clear, real time communications shift-to-shift and with leadership regarding issues, concerns and problems which may affect patient care or the operation of the department.
• Participates in planning and implementing change through participation in staff meetings, task forces or projects.
• Participates in competency assessment program, where qualified.

Physical Requirements

• Works in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Works in an area which contains bio hazardous (infectious) materials along with chemical, fire, and mechanical hazards.
• Duties may involve standing, walking, stretching, stooping, bending and lifting light (20 pound) to moderately heavy (50 pound) loads.

Skills

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• MT (ASCP) or MLS(ASCP) required.

For more details, please get in touch with us at 1 (703) 260-7016 - Sam Wilson (Sr. Healthcare Recruiter & Talent Acquisition Specialist).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.00 - $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Commuter assistance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Prescription drug insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Medical laboratory

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift

Experience:

• Clinical laboratory: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• M (ASCP) (Required)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Charlotte, NC (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road