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Lab Scientist - Certified

Parkview Health

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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 Technologist Or 1 Year Clinical Laboratory ExperienceBachelor's degree

Job overview

Parkview Health is hiring a Lab Scientist - Certified. The Medical Lab Scientist performs accurate medical laboratory tests following established policies, maintains clinical instruments, develops new tests, trains co‑workers, participates in committees and projects, ensures laboratory readiness for inspection, and provides guidance while possessing extensive technical knowledge.

Key focus areas include Perform medical laboratory tests accurately, Maintain clinical instruments, and Develop new tests and instrumentation.

Important skills include Communication.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Communication

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology or EquivalentCertified Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist or 1 Year Clinical Laboratory ExperienceVisual 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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