Medical Laboratory Scientist

Job Description

We are seeking dedicated Medical Laboratory Scientists to support a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) migration project for a duration of six months. These positions primarily involve bench testing to facilitate team members' participation in various parts of the migration process.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical laboratory testing of moderate to highly complex nature under general supervision.
• Utilize automated equipment and specialized processes for testing, accurately interpreting results, and identifying abnormal specimen results.
• Adhere to established laboratory procedures, including patient identification, specimen collection, diagnostic clinical testing, and documentation and data entry into the laboratory information system.
• Recognize, document, and communicate unusual and/or critical result values.
• Monitor quality control processes and establish quality assurance and record-keeping systems.
• Participate in quality improvement programs to ensure the accuracy and validity of test results.
• Perform calibration, maintenance, and performance checks on instrumentation as per standard operating procedures.
• Assist in the preparation and evaluation of maintenance schedules and operating procedures for new instrumentation, including writing technical procedures.
• Troubleshoot issues related to instrumentation, reagents, inventory, and patient samples, evaluating methods for solutions.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in Hematology, Chemistry, and Urinalysis testing.
• Experience with Chemistry Bench, Hematology Bench, Blood Bank, and Microbiology Bench.
• Current certification as a Medical Technologist MT(ASCP), Clinical Laboratory Scientist CLS(NCA), or Medical Laboratory Scientist MLS (ASCP).
• Bachelor's degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, or Medical Laboratory Science.
• Completion of a CLS/MLS/MT training program.
• Experience in a CLIA/COLA certified lab.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in a hospital or Level 1 Trauma Center.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Preferred one year of experience, particularly in Hematology and Chemistry.

Work Environment

Consultants will work in the central lab supporting the LIMS migration project. This facility is a Level 1 Trauma Center and requires availability for scheduled holidays and weekends. All shifts are available: Day (7AM-3:30PM), Evening (3PM-11:30PM), and Night (11PM-7:30AM), Monday through Friday, with every other weekend.