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Medical Lab Scientist I
Part Time (0.5 FTE) - Night Shift (M-F, 12am-8:30am with every other weekend)
Laurel, MD

University of Maryland Capital Region Health is an integrated not-for-profit, community-owned organization comprised of two hospitals and several other healthcare facilities providing comprehensive, quality healthcare services to the residents of Prince George's County, Maryland and surrounding areas. Both hospitals within University of Maryland Capital Region Health have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report. University of Maryland Capital Region Health is the largest healthcare system headquartered in Prince George's County. Facilities: Bowie Health Campus, Family Health and Wellness Center, Glenridge Medical Center, Laurel Regional Hospital and Prince George's Hospital Center. Mission: To provide comprehensive health care of the highest quality to residents and others who use our services while strengthening our relationship with universities, research and healthcare organizations to ensure best-in-class patient care.

We're looking for an extraordinary team member to join our laboratory team at University of Maryland Capital Region Health. Our affiliation with the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) has created a number of new career pathways and makes this the perfect time for you to join our team.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Medical Laboratory Scientist I (MLS) role is for new graduates with an Associate degree in MLT or related field or completion of Military Laboratory Technician program with applicable clinical experience.

Under direct supervision, performs waived, moderate and high complexity testing. Maintains proper records and utilizes resources to generate acceptable test results. Functions effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• Performs routine and specialized laboratory testing in their assigned specialty area following all standard operating procedures.
• Correlates laboratory findings with disease states; integrates and relates data from other laboratory specialty areas; confirms abnormal results and resolves specimen and testing discrepancies. Institutes appropriate follow-up measures for unusual test results.
• Calibrates instruments; performs and documents preventative and corrective maintenance on instruments and equipment
• Troubleshoots most routine technical and analytical problems including specimen collection problems within minimal supervision.
• Monitors and reviews quality control data and quality assurance information to determine reliability and acceptability of patient results. Assists in documentation of quality occurrences. Initiates corrective actions for quality control and other quality and/or service problems.
• Performs duties and documents information in compliance with a variety of regulatory and accreditation standards. Performs testing on proficiency testing samples as required.
• Assures tests are completed in a timely manner per turnaround time expectations of the Department and that all pending test reports are reconciled in a timely manner.
• Provides orientation and training to new employees in the assigned laboratory sections. Attends continuing education sessions as required.
• Assists in reviewing standard operating procedures as requested.
• Maintains a neat and organized bench area replenishing supplies as needed.