Medical Laboratory Scientist | Up to 10k Sign-on
Nucleus Healthcare is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to join a prestigious academic health system in Columbia, MO, offering a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 for new employees with an extensive benefits package.
Not only is the health system ranked as one of Becker's Hospital Review's 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare for three consecutive years, but it also values the importance of work-life balance and professional growth for its employees.
Take the next step in your career and thrive in an environment where you are respected, challenged, and offered endless opportunities to define your career path! Benefits that matter.
Paid-for tuition from the local top-rated university.
Up to 75% for you and 50% for spouses and children 8% match on 401(k) 100% paid leave for parents and caregivers for up to four weeks - effective January 2024 Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, including mental wellness support.
4 Personal Days, 12 Sick Days, 17 PTO days for 0-5 years, and 22 PTO days for 5
years Job Description The Medical Laboratory Scientist, Certified will perform a variety of specialized, non-routine tests, procedures, and examinations in one or more areas of work, such as chemistry, toxicology, hematology, immunohematology, or cytogenetics for use by physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.
Perform chemical, bacteriological, serological, or microscopic laboratory test procedures on specimens in one or more laboratory sections.
Perform and monitor quality control procedures and report results to ensure consistency and accuracy.
Calibrate, standardize, and maintain equipment following established procedures.
Perform troubleshooting techniques on instruments.
Recognize instrument malfunctions and abnormal test results and take corrective action.
Prepare reagents, standards, and controls according to prescribed procedures.
Validate, review and report results of tests performed.
May assist higher-level technical staff with the instruction and teaching of laboratory procedures and tests.
Perform tests requiring routine and/or complex instrumentation on flow cytometer, optical, photometric, electronic, automated scintillation, etc.
Review and evaluate literature for new testing and techniques.
Dispose of or properly handle biological, radioactive, and/or hazardous water in a manner that is consistent with laboratory, university, state, and federal government policy.
Participate in the ordering activities for supplies, materials, and equipment as needed.
Instruct laboratory staff and when required, resident physicians, in the performance of laboratory tests of all types which require a high degree of skill and training, involving all STAT procedures.
Interpret laboratory results and discuss results with Pathologist, other clinical staff, and laboratory supervisors.
May suggest additional tests based on results obtained.
May complete unit/department specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.
Supervision is received from Laboratory Leadership and/or Laboratory Medical Directors.
Required Qualifications Certification:
Medical Technologist (MT), Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS or IMLS), categorical or specialist technologist (such as Chemistry, Cytotechnologist, Histotechnologist, Microbiology, Blood Banking, Molecular Biology) by American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or American Medical Technologists (AMT), or Certified Point of Care Professional (CPP) by American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC), or Clinical Laboratory Technologist by former Dept of Health Education & Welfare (HEW/HHS).
Bachelor's degree.
Individuals who have qualified as a medical technologist by February 28, 1992 may substitute an associate's degree.
Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation.
The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job.
The employee may be required ambulate, remain in a stationary position and position self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees.
The employee may be required to move objects up to 10 lbs.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job; however, completion of these duties is a measure of successful performance.
Employees of this job classification are subject to performance reviews.
Basic function, responsibilities and characteristics duties may change at any time with or without notice.
This job description is considered safety sensitive.
This document is a general description of typical job duties, responsibilities and qualifications of employees holding the associated job title.
Additional duties, specific qualifications and work emphasis may vary between individual positions.
Nucleus Healthcare is a talent acquisition company trusted by top-tier facilities and organizations to partner in finding quality candidates seeking meaningful employment.
Our recruiters are experienced in building candidate profiles based on the skills our partners want to hire.
When you speak to one of our recruiters, they will make you feel at ease throughout the process, preparing you with confidence every step of the way.
We'll do what it takes to ensure you land a role that is the right fit for you, and where you can grow your career.
Recommended Skills Biology Blood Donation Drives Chemistry Clinical Works Corrective And Preventive Action (Capa) Cytogenetics Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Not only is the health system ranked as one of Becker's Hospital Review's 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare for three consecutive years, but it also values the importance of work-life balance and professional growth for its employees.
Take the next step in your career and thrive in an environment where you are respected, challenged, and offered endless opportunities to define your career path! Benefits that matter.
Paid-for tuition from the local top-rated university.
Up to 75% for you and 50% for spouses and children 8% match on 401(k) 100% paid leave for parents and caregivers for up to four weeks - effective January 2024 Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, including mental wellness support.
4 Personal Days, 12 Sick Days, 17 PTO days for 0-5 years, and 22 PTO days for 5
years Job Description The Medical Laboratory Scientist, Certified will perform a variety of specialized, non-routine tests, procedures, and examinations in one or more areas of work, such as chemistry, toxicology, hematology, immunohematology, or cytogenetics for use by physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.
Perform chemical, bacteriological, serological, or microscopic laboratory test procedures on specimens in one or more laboratory sections.
Perform and monitor quality control procedures and report results to ensure consistency and accuracy.
Calibrate, standardize, and maintain equipment following established procedures.
Perform troubleshooting techniques on instruments.
Recognize instrument malfunctions and abnormal test results and take corrective action.
Prepare reagents, standards, and controls according to prescribed procedures.
Validate, review and report results of tests performed.
May assist higher-level technical staff with the instruction and teaching of laboratory procedures and tests.
Perform tests requiring routine and/or complex instrumentation on flow cytometer, optical, photometric, electronic, automated scintillation, etc.
Review and evaluate literature for new testing and techniques.
Dispose of or properly handle biological, radioactive, and/or hazardous water in a manner that is consistent with laboratory, university, state, and federal government policy.
Participate in the ordering activities for supplies, materials, and equipment as needed.
Instruct laboratory staff and when required, resident physicians, in the performance of laboratory tests of all types which require a high degree of skill and training, involving all STAT procedures.
Interpret laboratory results and discuss results with Pathologist, other clinical staff, and laboratory supervisors.
May suggest additional tests based on results obtained.
May complete unit/department specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.
Supervision is received from Laboratory Leadership and/or Laboratory Medical Directors.
Required Qualifications Certification:
Medical Technologist (MT), Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS or IMLS), categorical or specialist technologist (such as Chemistry, Cytotechnologist, Histotechnologist, Microbiology, Blood Banking, Molecular Biology) by American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or American Medical Technologists (AMT), or Certified Point of Care Professional (CPP) by American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC), or Clinical Laboratory Technologist by former Dept of Health Education & Welfare (HEW/HHS).
Bachelor's degree.
Individuals who have qualified as a medical technologist by February 28, 1992 may substitute an associate's degree.
Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation.
The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job.
The employee may be required ambulate, remain in a stationary position and position self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees.
The employee may be required to move objects up to 10 lbs.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job; however, completion of these duties is a measure of successful performance.
Employees of this job classification are subject to performance reviews.
Basic function, responsibilities and characteristics duties may change at any time with or without notice.
This job description is considered safety sensitive.
This document is a general description of typical job duties, responsibilities and qualifications of employees holding the associated job title.
Additional duties, specific qualifications and work emphasis may vary between individual positions.
Nucleus Healthcare is a talent acquisition company trusted by top-tier facilities and organizations to partner in finding quality candidates seeking meaningful employment.
Our recruiters are experienced in building candidate profiles based on the skills our partners want to hire.
When you speak to one of our recruiters, they will make you feel at ease throughout the process, preparing you with confidence every step of the way.
We'll do what it takes to ensure you land a role that is the right fit for you, and where you can grow your career.
Recommended Skills Biology Blood Donation Drives Chemistry Clinical Works Corrective And Preventive Action (Capa) Cytogenetics Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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