Job description

Capital Digestive Care Laboratory is the largest specialty laboratory in the Mid-Atlantic states. With a focus on gastroenterology, the laboratory provides services to 32 office and ASC locations with a growing number of referring provider offices. We are currently seeking to add a new medical laboratory scientist to our burgeoning team of skilled laboratory scientists to assist with our ever-expanding growth. The successful candidate will perform testing within the clinical pathology laboratory from hematology, clinical chemistry, molecular/microbiology etc. Ensures proper performance of all techniques and procedures, ensures quality work and regulatory preparedness are met.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Evaluates specimen adequacy for test performance; obtains specimens for quantitative and qualitative analyses.
• Reviews/verifies test results, recognizes and follows through on abnormal/unusual results and communicates same to appropriate personnel. Accurately completes all required documentation.
• Performs routine and specialized testing in assigned area. Correlates laboratory findings with disease stage, integrates and relates data from other laboratory specialty areas. Confirms abnormal results and specimen discrepancies and institutes correct follow-up procedures.
• Performs and documents daily quality control and quality assurance measures to assure that tolerance limits are not exceeded. Advises supervisor of quality assurance/quality control problems. Evaluates CAP and other survey proficiency testing materials as required.
• Analyzes technical problems pertaining to collection of specimen, laboratory data and instrumentation. Determines cause and rectifies problems in accordance with guidelines and procedures.
• Calibrates instruments. Performs and documents preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment and instruments. Recognizes sources of repair and maintains appropriate documentation.
• Keeps work area in a clean and organized manner at all times in keeping with the lean standards as designed. Decontaminates counter surfaces, instruments, computers, telephones and general work area according to laboratory protocol.
• Provides technical advice and support to other laboratory personnel as required.
• Informs next shift of pertinent information to maintain efficient operation.
• Demonstrates simple/complex troubleshooting skills and adheres to QC and maintenance schedule.
• Participates in the education and training of students and new employees as assigned by supervisory personnel.
• Performs all duties according to the standard work procedure.
• Notifies Supervisory personnel of any issues in a timely manner.
• Maintains adequate reagents/supplies in the work area and/or on the instruments to avoid delay in sample processing.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

Medical Technologist or Medical Lab Scientist (MT or MLS):

• Bachelor’s degree and appropriate certification by a nationally recognized program, e.g. ASCP or equivalent.
• Previous experience as a Medical Technologist in a clinical laboratory setting required.

As a member of the CDC team, you’ll experience:

• A competitive pay scale
• A collaborative and compassionate environment
• Comprehensive benefits plan including health, dental and vision
• Sign on bonus

Job Types: Full-time

Schedule: TBD

Education:

• Bachelors

Experience:

• MT/MLS: 4 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• ASCP Certification; AMT Certification

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• License reimbursement
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Clinical laboratory: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• MLS/MT certification (Required)

Work Location: One location

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