Medical Lab Scientist / MLS Blood Bank

Overview

Responsibilities

The Medical Lab Scientist (MLS ) functions as a professional who assumes responsibility and accountability for the performance of clinical laboratory testing that pertains to patient care and diagnosis. This position performs routine and special laboratory procedures, quality control, preventative maintenance, minor equipment repairs, inventory control, and statistical compilation. Will additionally participate in quality assurance, performance improvement, laboratory education, new employee training, and proficiency testing when assigned.

Qualifications

• Job Requirements Baccalaureate Degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a chemical, physical, or biological science.
• ASCP or equivalent.
• Certification within a specific area, i.e., M(ASCP), H(ASCP), C(ASCP), qualifies.
• Certification must be maintained without lapse during employment.
• If certification lapses, the job will be downgraded to Medical Laboratory Scientist (non-certified) until certification is reinstated.
• Current knowledge of clinical laboratory techniques and principles.
• Blood Bank Experience Preferred Rate of pay is determined based on experience and education, and may include other pay components such as differentials and call pay based on role.