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.
Medical Laboratory Scientist 1 Inova's Central Lab is looking for a dedicated Medical Laboratory Scientist 1 to join their Microbiology team! This position will be
Full-Time Night Shift:
Monday-Friday, Every Other Weekend Inova is consistently ranked as national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.
Featured Benefits:
Committed to
Team Member Health:
offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
Retirement:
Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions - starting on your first day.
Tuition and Student Loan Assistance:
offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
Mental Health Support:
offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
Work/Life Balance:
offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules and more. Medical Laboratory Scientist 1
Job Responsibilities:
The Medical Laboratory Scientist 1 ensures quality specimens for Laboratory testing by recognizing pre-analytical factors that adversely affect patient results. Operates systems/methodologies to produce timely and accurate data for patients, quality control and proficiency testing. Participates in departmental development by demonstrating operational knowledge and adhering to regulatory standards. Participates in professional growth opportunities to enhance personal, team and departmental development. Communicate effectively and work cooperatively with team members to optimize job performance and foster working relationships. Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
Education - Bachelor's degree in science from a college/university recognized by regional or national accreditation agency. •
ADD:
Other acceptable forms of education/experience will follow the guidelines of
ASCP/AMT
Board certification For TA +
Onboarding:
OTHER FORMS OF ACCEPTABLE EDU
A Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college/university in any Science with 16 semester hours (24 quarter hours) in biology including one semester in microbiology and 16 semester hours (24 quarter hours) in chemistry including one semester in organic or biochemistry, which may be obtained within, or in addition to, the baccalaureate degree.
AND one of the following:
•Successful completion of a 50-week U.S. military medical laboratory training course within the last ten years• Experience - 1 yr. Successful completion of a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science accredited Medical Lab Scientist program or Accredited Bureau of Health Education Schools accredited Medical Lab Technician program, within the last 12 months can be used in lieu of 1 year full time acceptable clinical experience.
Certification:
Must be eligible for ASCP or AMT Board certification consistent with scope of responsibility to include: Medical Technologist (MT) , Medical Lab Scientist (MLS), Medical Lab Technician (MLT), Technologist Blood Banking (BB), SBB, Technologist Chemistry (C),Technologist Hematology (H), Technologist in Microbiology (M), Specialist in Hematology (SH), Specialist in Cytotechnology (SCT), Technologist in Molecular Biology (MB), Specialist in Microbiology (SMB), Specialist in Microbiology (SM), Specialist in Chemistry (SC), Clinical Laboratory Technologist (HEW),International Medical Laboratory Scientist .-Certification must be obtain within 2 years of hire date.
