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Johns Hopkins Medicine
Clinical Laboratory Scientist II
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What they do
A Clinical Laboratory Scientist analyzes samples of body fluids, tissues, and other substances for diagnostic and research purposes within a medical laboratory or healthcare facility. Perform complex chemical, biological, hematological, immunologic, microscopic, and bacteriologic tests. Looks for bacteria, parasites, and other microorganisms, tests for drug levels in the blood to show how a patient is responding to treatment.
$78,092 / year median in Maryland
+6% projected growth
Job Description
The Johns Hopkins Hospital is a world-renowned leader in patient care, serving the greater Baltimore community and patients from all across the globe. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff teams provide support throughout our many specialty departments and centers, from primary visits to emergency care. What Awaits You? Career growth and development Tuition Assistance Diverse and collaborative working environment Affordable and comprehensive benefits package
Location:
JH at Howard County Hospital- General Labs, Howard County, MD Full Time/ Evening Shift
- 3:00pm
- 11:30pm Weekend Rotations Required
- Will Consider Clinical Laboratory Scientist I, II or III
Position Summary:
Demonstrating an advanced level of laboratory experience, the Clinical Lab Scientist 3 (Medical Technologist or Medical Lab Scientist) reports to Pathology Lab Manager, Supervisor or Lead (or assigned Charge). Performs a variety of both routine and complex clinical laboratory tests and records and reports results following standard operating procedures, policies and regulatory guidelines. These require a professional level of knowledge to properly execute and analyze results, especially where results are abnormal or atypical. Supports needs of the laboratory including both pre-analytical and analytical areas as assigned. Provides training of both new hires, current colleagues, students, residents/fellow, and others assigned in the laboratory. Sets up and maintains equipment; monitors quality control standards. Assigned tasks in bringing online new testing and programs, validation, QA, and research support. Responsible for resolving problems, provides expertise in operating equipment or testing protocols, as well as the workflow of specimens. Where assigned reviews lab requisitions and collects pertinent clinical and medical chart data. May perform data entry, pre-analytical set up, routine clerical and service duties as required. May support the laboratory inventory/ordering, and back-up to other tasks as assigned. The CLS3 may serve as "charge" in the absence of Lead, Supervisor, or Manager and are appointed to committees and project teams as needed. The CLS 3 may also be assigned to perform competency testing of others.Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
BS degree in Medical Lab Sciences, Medical Technology, or Clinical Lab Science related field, required. May consider BS degree in Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology or categorical related field where education included clinical laboratory internship/clinical rotations and degree/experience with an approved Med Tech certification. Work requires formal education/coursework in biology, chemistry, hematology, immunology, cytogenetics and/or microbiology meeting regulatory requirements for testing.Work Experience:
Minimum 2 years of direct clinical laboratory experience is required.Required Licensure, Certification, On-going Training:
For this level, verified certification as a Medical Technologist (MT, MLS) from ASCP or other department approved agency is required and must be maintained at all times by employee.Important Notices:
- Authorization to Work in the