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Lab Scientist - Certified

Parkview North Hospital

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Compensation
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Location
Columbia City, IN
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Certified Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical TechnologistBachelor's degree

Job overview

Parkview North Hospital is hiring a Lab Scientist - Certified. The Medical Lab Scientist performs accurate laboratory tests, maintains clinical instruments, develops new tests, trains coworkers, participates in committees and projects, ensures inspection readiness, and provides guidance to laboratory staff while applying extensive knowledge of techniques and medical sciences.

Key focus areas include Perform accurate medical laboratory tests following established policies, Maintain clinical instruments and ensure their proper functioning, and Develop new tests and instrumentation for the laboratory.

Important skills include Clinical Instrument Maintenance, Test And Instrumentation Development, Training Laboratory Co-Workers, Leadership, Committee Participation, and Verbal And Written Communication.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Clinical Instrument MaintenanceTest and Instrumentation DevelopmentTraining Laboratory Co-WorkersLeadershipCommittee ParticipationVerbal and Written Communication

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Medical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology or EquivalentCertified Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist1 Year Clinical Laboratory Experience or Pass Certification Exam Within 5 Years 6 MonthsVisual Acuity and Color DiscriminationAbility to Lift 50 Pounds

Full job description

Certified Lab Scientists are eligible for $10,000 Sign on Bonus!

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Summary

The Medical Lab Scientist is responsible for accurately performing medical laboratory tests following established laboratory policies and procedures; adhering to performance and quality standards. The Lab Scientist is responsible for clinical instrument maintenance, for new test and instrumentation development. The Lab Scientist is responsible for training of other laboratory co- workers. The Lab Scientist actively participates in the overall functioning of the clinical laboratory, assuming leadership or member roles on committees and projects. The Lab Scientist is responsible for keeping the laboratory in continuous readiness for inspection. The Lab Scientist possesses an extensive knowledge of techniques, instruments, and the basic medical sciences. The Lab Scientist is responsible for the consequences of his/her own decisions and provides guidance to other laboratory co-workers.

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, medical laboratory science, medical technology, or other major that qualifies as an equivalency according to CLIA 42CFR493.1405(b)(5)(i)(B).

Licensure/Certification

At the time of hire or promotion, must be a certified Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist (certification by the Board of Registry of the American Society of Clinical Pathology, the National Credentialing Agency, the American Medical Technologists, or the Board of Registry of the American Association of Bioanalysts).

Or

Have 1 year of clinical laboratory experience, performing non-waived patient testing and required to pass a nationally recognized certification exams (AMT or ASCP) within 5 years and 6 months from the hire date.

Other Qualifications

Must have visual acuity and color discrimination. Must be able to lift 50 pounds. Must have good verbal and written communication skills.

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