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We are currently seeking dynamic Medical Laboratory Scientist’s to join our innovative and exciting clinical laboratory teams. Multiple positions available throughout the MedStar organization including Washington DC, Baltimore, Southern Maryland and Montgomery County.
Job Responsibility:
Specimen Testing and Preparation: Performs documents and reports routine and specialized testing in assigned area
Correlates laboratory findings with disease stage, integrates and relates data from other laboratory specialty areas
Confirms abnormal results and specimen discrepancies and institutes correct follow-up procedures
Utilizes judgment and discretion in considering sample integrity, process calibration, reagent concentration and stability, quality control relationship to unknown results, evaluation of unexpected patient results and error identification
Immediately notifies patient care areas and/or physicians of critical values and documents notification by following established policies and procedures
Evaluates specimen integrity and acceptability for test performance
obtains specimens for quantitative and qualitative analyses
Accessions specimens received in the laboratory in the laboratory information system
Utilizes computer appropriately for entry of results, quality control, specimen inquiry, and patient inquiry
Quality Control: Performs and documents quality control according to manufacture specifications, laboratory specifications and/or regulatory specifications
Institutes corrective action and notifies supervisor of quality control problems
Reviews section SOP manual and ensures testing practices match SOP guidelines
Quality Assurance/Regulatory/Safety: Completes competency assessment within 90 days of hire and annually thereafter, or as needed to meet all regulatory requirements
Actively participates in proficiency testing as assigned
Achieves satisfactory rating on proficiency testing results
As needed, assists supervisor with any regulatory requests and/or inspections
Works collectively with co-workers to ensure laboratory meets and exceeds all safety requirements, including but not limited to maintaining temperature charts, equipment logs, control materials, laboratory cleanliness and transportation of hazardous wastes to the department’s pick-up area
Complies with all designated safety policies and procedures in the work area, including the use of applicable protective equipment when necessary to prevent exposure to potentially infectious agents
Requirements:
BS in Medical or Clinical Laboratory Science
Active MLS ASCP certification (or be sitting for exam in near future)
What we offer:
Strong emphasis on teamwork
Comprehensive total rewards package including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance