Medical Laboratory Scientist (Certified) - Lab Support

Job Identification 226811

Job Category Clinical Care

Job Schedule Full time

Job Shift Shift2 - Evening

Locations 501 E Main St, Waynesboro, PA, 17268, US

Assignment Category Not Applicable

FTE 1

Job Description

Full Time (80 Hours/Biweekly)

Shift: Evenings (12pm - 8:30pm or 2:30pm - 11pm)

Occasional overnight shift may need to be covered.

Every third weekend and rotating holidays.

General Summary

Performs a variety of technical and general duties at an advanced practitioner level. Functions in one or more laboratory division. Functions independently with minimal supervision. May perform charge duties.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Performs routine and/or specialized testing and procedures with supervision as appropriate.

• Performs a variety of duties at progressively greater skill levels under varying degrees of supervision, records results. May operate a variety of laboratory instruments.

• Performs quality control and instrument check procedures and maintains related records.

• Oversees the work of other personnel by training, allocating and monitoring work. Performs work of a similar nature.

• Performs surveys and does comparative analyses of work units; may participate in research activities and investigates new products, equipment, techniques, methodologies, and introduces, demonstrates, effects, and recommends as is appropriate.

• Inoculates, cultivates, classifies, and identifies microorganisms found in bodily fluids, exudates, skin scrapings, autopsy and surgical specimens in order to provide data on cause, treatment, and prevention of infectious diseases.

• May group or type blood of donors and recipients. May determine compatibility of donor blood products with intended recipient.

• May perform chemical and/or immunological tests to identify and/or quantitate substances found in blood and other body fluids.

• Counts, describes morphology of, and performs specialized studies on blood and other body fluid cells. Performs coagulation testing.

• May consult with medical staff and other health care providers on matters relating to laboratory services.

• Trains other employees in day-to-day procedures.

• Participates in department specific and/or system-wide projects of varying scope and duration.

• Assists in implementing policies and procedures for department operation.

Common Expectations:

• Enters or retrieves data from established computer files.

• Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards.

• Participates in educational programs and in-service meetings.

• Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.

• Prepares solutions, reagents, etc. used for testing purposes.

• Assists with care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

• Bachelors Degree Required and

• College Diploma As part of CAP requirements, a college diploma is required provided the field of study is indicated on the diploma. Required or

• College Transcript Required

Work Experience:

• 3 years In Medical technology or a related science. Required and

• 5 years In Medical technology or a related science. Preferred

Licenses:

• Certified Medical Laboratory Scientist - ASCP Upon Hire Required or

• Certified Medical Laboratory Technician - ASCP Upon Hire Required or

• Certified Medical Technologist - ASCP Upon Hire Required or

• Certified Specialist in Blood Banking - ASCP Upon Hire Required or

• Certified Specialist in Chemistry - ASCP Upon Hire Required or

• Certified Specialist in Cytometry - ASCP Upon Hire Required or

• Certified Specialist in Hematology - ASCP Upon Hire Required or

• Certified Specialist in Microbiology - ASCP Upon Hire Required or

• Certified Specialist in Molecular Biology - ASCP Upon Hire Required or

• Certified Technologist in Blood Banking - ASCP Upon Hire Required or

• Certified Technologist in Chemistry - ASCP Upon Hire Required or

• Certified Technologist in Cytogenetics - ASCP Upon Hire Required or

• Certified Technologist in Hematology - ASCP Upon Hire Required or

• Certified Technologist in Microbiology - ASCP Upon Hire Required or

• Certified Technologist in Molecular Biology - ASCP Upon Hire Required or

• Certified Medical Laboratory Scientist - AMT Upon Hire Required or

• Certified Medical Laboratory Technician - AMT Upon Hire Required or

• Certified Molecular Diagnostics Technologist - AMT Upon Hire Required or

• Medical Technologist - ABOR Upon Hire Required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Good communication and computer skills.

Benefits Offered:

• Comprehensive health benefits

• Retirement savings plan

• Paid time off (PTO)

• Education assistance

• Financial education and support, including DailyPay

• Expanded Paid Parental Leave

For additional details: Benefits & Incentives | WellSpan Careers (joinwellspan.org) (https://www.joinwellspan.org/benefits/)

WellSpan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy and intention of the System to maintain consistent and equal treatment toward applicants and employees of all job classifications without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.