Medical Laboratory Scientist II - Day Shift
Medical Laboratory Scientist II - Day Shift
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ChristianaCare is recruiting for a Medical Laboratory Scientist II. This is a day shift position. Every third weekend required and two to three holidays per year required.
As the Medical Laboratory Scientist II you will perform laboratory testing and associated activities to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. You will also be an advisor and resource to lab staff on technical and operational issues.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Advises technical staff on technical and operational issues; guides and assists staff in the performance of laboratory procedures as needed.
Advises clerical staff on clerical and operational issues; guides and assists staff in the performance of clerical procedures as needed.
Assesses lab workload and establishes priorities for staff as necessary.
Reviews and evaluates quality control data; investigates quality control and calibration problems for lab instrumentation.
Provides input to supervisor regarding staff performance for evaluations.
Assists supervisor technical specialists and manager in preparing for regulatory and accreditation agency inspections.
Performs supply inventory and orders supplies as directed.
Attends technical meetings as needed.
Attends offsite instrument or middleware training programs in anticipation of being a key operator. Transfers knowledge and assists with the training/cross-training of employees and students.
Communicates technical and operational information effectively as needed.
Excels in all duties of a Medical Laboratory Scientist including performing test procedures accurately as listed in the procedure manuals.Verifies specimen identification processes test orders adheres to established turnaround times documents calls and verifies critical values.
Performs and records all scheduled instrument preventive maintenance procedures. Performs basic troubleshooting and calls appropriate hotlines and documents.
Packages specimens for internal and/or commercial laboratory as well as research study pickups.
Follows all CCHS and laboratory safety policies. Reviews laboratory safety manual annually
Cooperates with supervisors and co-workers and maintains a good rapport with other departments. Presents a professional well-groomed appearance at all times. Answers the telephone courteously and promptly.
Participates in quality assurance as directed by section manager.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
BS in Medical Technology or Medical Laboratory Science
At least two years of medical technology or medical laboratory science experience
ASCP Certification preferred
Post End Date
Jul 12 2025EEO Posting Statement
Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination whose staff is reflective of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race color sex religion national origin sexual orientation genetic information gender identity or expression age veteran status disability pregnancy citizenship status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal state or local law.
Employment Type
Full-Time
