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The University of Toledo
Lab Sr Tech
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What they do
A Medical Laboratory Scientist specializes in collecting and analyzing body fluids using complex chemical and microscopic tests. Workplaces include clinical laboratories at hospitals, references labs, biotech labs and non-clinical industrial labs.
$65,200 / year median in Ohio
+22% projected growth
Job Description
Title:
Lab Sr Tech Department Org:
Lab-Evening and Overnight- 109480
Employee Classification:
B5- Unclass Full Time
AFSCME HSC
Bargaining Unit:
AFSCME HSC
Primary Location:
HSC H Shift:
3Start Time:
2200End Time:
1030Posted Salary:
$33.65- 40-67
Float:
True Rotate:
True On Call:
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True Job Description:
Medical Laboratory Scientists analyze human blood, tissues, and body fluids. They also oversee the performance of thousands of types of medical laboratory tests using a wide variety of precision instruments and manual methods. Also known as Medical Technologists, this position exercises independent judgment, correlates test results, and interprets the findings with respect to normal or abnormal ranges. Physicians depend on Medical Laboratory Scientists to produce reliable and valid results, which may be used in determining the presence, extent, and possible cause of disease.Minimum Qualifications:
- MT(ASCP) or MLS(ASCP) Certification or equivalent Scientist/Technologist level certification required. Eligibility for certification (one to five years documented experience in one or more Clinical Lab disciplines) may be acceptable with the understanding that such certification will be acquired within 6 months of employment.
- Baccalaureate degree from accredited institution required.
- Demonstrates above average ability in the application of the principles and applications of those analyses performed in the disciplines of Clinical Chemistry, Immunology, Blood Bank, Coagulation, Hematology, Clinical Microscopy and Microbiology.
- Shows high level of professional competence, discretion and judgement.