Medical laboratory scientist job description

• 6 months of work experience in a clinical laboratory, in a hospital setting

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

About the Team

Since 1918, Covenant has been driven by a mission of providing a Christian ministry of healing and caring for the whole person through our integrated health network in West Texas/eastern New Mexico. As an expression of our mission, we believe we hold an important Covenant with our patients and try and treat every interaction as Sacred Encounters.

Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are located in the cities of Lubbock, Levelland, Plainview and Hobbs. Our not-for-profit network also provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, outreach programs, hospice and home care, and even schools for nursing and radiography.

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Requsition ID: 114740

Company: Covenant Jobs

Job Category: Clinical Laboratory

Job Function: Clinical Care

Job Schedule: Full time

Job Shift: Day

Career Track: Clinical Support

Department: 8000 CLINICAL LAB TX HOBBS HOSPITAL

Address: NM Hobbs 5419 N Lovington Hwy

Covenant Health is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Providence does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

Full Time Evenings Job Description:

Under the general supervision of the Laboratory Team Leader or Manager, performs a variety of technical and general duties at a basic skills and knowledge level. Functions in one or more laboratory divisions.
Duties and Responsibilities:


+ 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.


+ 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.


+ Prepares and maintains reagents, and other solutions and stains according to standard formulas.


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


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


+ 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.


+ Enters or retrieves data from established computer files.


+ Identifies safety concerns, instrument issues and other opportunities for process improvement, collaborating with others in problem solving


Qualifications:


+ Minimum Experience:


+ Completion of student clinical rotations


+ Minimum Education:


+ Bachelor’s Degree


+ Minimum Field Of Expertise:


+ Medical technology or a related science


+ Required Certification:


+ MLS(ASCP) or categorical, (eg: H(ASCP), M(ASCP), etc.) or AMT within one year of date of employment


+ Preferred Certification:


+ Certified as a medical laboratory scientist or equivalent. License if required


+ Physical Demands:


+ Mostly sedentary work


+ Occasional prolonged standing/walking


+ Occasionally lifts supplies/equipment


+ Manual dexterity and mobility


+ Occasional reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching


Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
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.

What You Will Do:



Medical Lab Scientist II


Full Time (1.0) Night Shift


Mon-Fri 11pm-7:30am



The Power of Caring
Within all of us there is untold power. An unstoppable strength. A desire to do more.
At University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center, we know that caring can't be taught, it's something that comes naturally.
We're looking for talented professionals to join our extraordinary Laboratory Team at UM BWMC - named Top Workplace in the Baltimore area by T he Baltimore Sun two years in a row (2019 & 2020); Named Top Workplace in the USA for 2021 !
As part of the acclaimed University of Maryland Medical System, our facility is one of three ANCC Pathway to Excellence designated hospitals in Maryland and features one of the state's busiest emergency departments, as well as a team of experts who care for our community and one another. As a Top 10 Maryland hospital ranked by U.S. News and World Report , UM BWMC is the pulse that keeps Anne Arundel County moving forward.
Job Summary:
Under the supervision of the Section Supervisor, performs testing of patient specimens in one or more departments within the Laboratory. This position requires practical as well as theoretical knowledge of test methodologies which assist the medical staff in the diagnosis and management of disease and medical disorders. Patient contact and specimens from patients may include infants to adult-geriatric.
As a member of our team, you'll experience:

• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• A comprehensive benefits package including health, vision and dental coverage including prescription drug coverage - Tax-Free Savings Plans, Tuition Reimbursement and more!
• Work Life Balance: You'll accrue annual leave; we offer dependent care reimbursement, short/long term disability and an employee assistance program.
• Growth & Educational Assistance: We support your continuing education and career advancement by offering tuition reimbursement & continuing education options.

What You Need to Be Successful:

• B.S. degree in Medical Technology, or chemical, physical or biological science and 1 year training / experience in high complexity testing.
• Registered as a Medical Technologist (MT) by the Board of Registry of the American Society of Clinical Pathologist (ASCP) or equivalent registry - required.
• Prior laboratory experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of various laboratory instrumentation required.
• Proficient communication skills required.
• Ability to read and perform basic mathematical calculations.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.