Meritus Health·Washington County, Maryland
Perform accurate laboratory procedures across pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic phases in compliance with CLIA standards. Maintain quality control records, calibrate instruments, and ensure precise reporting of patient test results.
Meritus Medical Center, Inc., Hagerstown, MD.
Medical Lab Scientist.
Multiple openings.
Performs laboratory procedures in a timely and accurate manner according to established hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
Performs functional duties in the pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic phases in the laboratory path of workflow.
Must comply with CLIA standards, listed under 42CFR493.1495 for high complexity testing.
Follow the laboratory’s procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.
Performs and maintains records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
Adheres to the laboratory’s quality control policies, documents all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and ensures maintenance is performed.
Follows the laboratory’s established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory’s established acceptable levels of performance.
Capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either must correct the problems or immediately notify the general supervisor, technical supervisor or Laboratory Medical Director.
Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications.
Establishes a track record of producing consistently accurate work that demonstrates attention to detail and reflects well on the organization.
Associate's degree in medical technology or associate's degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science and ability to perform high complexity tests from an accredited institution*.
Six months of full-time clinical laboratory experience required.
ASCP or AMT certification or equivalent nationally recognized MLT or equivalent categorical certification is recommended.
Working knowledge of general types of laboratory equipment (centrifuge, microscope, etc.) keyboard, LIS, calculators, fax, auto analyzers.
Basic computer skills required. *Regulations state that Candidates with associate's degrees in a field apart from medical technology (i.e. chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science) must meet additional requirements to perform high complexity tests.
These other requirements include: (1) earned an associate’s degree in a laboratory science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution; or (2) successful completion of an official U.S. military medical laboratory procedures training course of at least 50 weeks duration and having held the military enlisted occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Laboratory Technician).*
$20.77 to $33.32 per hour ($43,201.60 to $69,305.60 per year).
Caring for Our Team We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well-being and professional growth. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the 1st of the month following date of hire, along with life insurance, & short and long-term disability coverage. Paid Time Off begins accruing from day one, and we also provide a 401k plan, an education assistance program, and an employee assistance program. Additionally, employees working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for a shift differential, adding even more value to your role.
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At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.
Requires an associate's degree in medical technology or a related laboratory science and six months of full-time clinical laboratory experience. ASCP or AMT certification is recommended.
Market context
Medical laboratory technician roles in Maryland are typically tied to ongoing demand in hospitals, outpatient labs, and diagnostic settings that need reliable specimen processing and testing support. These jobs can be competitive because employers often prefer candidates with an associate’s degree, hands-on clinical lab experience, and ASCP or AMT certification. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to highlight your lab experience, certification status, and comfort with routine testing workflows.
