Medical Lab Scientist
Core
Performs waived to highly complex medical laboratory tests, processes patient specimens, and ensures accurate results in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
Role type
Medical Lab Scientist (MLS)
Builds
Diagnostic test results for patient care
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Laboratory
Required skills
Moderate and high complexity testing, specimen collection and processing, instrument maintenance, quality control, regulatory compliance (CLIA, CAP, OSHA, HIPAA), patient identification, method validation
Preferred skills
Charge Tech experience, training new employees, technical procedure development
Technologies
Laboratory information systems, electronic medical records, automated analyzers
Responsibilities
Perform analytical testing according to policies and federal regulations; evaluate results for accuracy and resolve complex test problems; collect and process patient specimens; maintain instruments and perform quality control; train students and new employees; function as Charge Tech in absence of supervisor
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC