Medical Lab Scientist II - ICONMA, LLC

Medical Lab Scientist II

Location: Rochester, MI
Duration: 6 months with possible contract to hire

Description:
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
Responsibilities are interchangeable within job titles of medical laboratory scientist (MLS), medical technologist or clinical laboratory scientist.
Work environment/department will be listed in requirement.
Determine the acceptability of specimens for testing according to established criteria.
Perform routine and complex technical procedures and functions according to departmental Standard Operating Procedures.
Monitor, operate and troubleshoot instrumentation to ensure proper functionality.
Demonstrate the ability to make technical decisions regarding testing and problem solving.
Prepare, test, and evaluate new reagents or controls.
Report accurate and timely test results to deliver quality patient care.
Perform and document preventive maintenance and quality control procedures.
Identify and replenish testing bench supplies as necessary.
Assist with processing of specimens when needed.
Maintain a safe work environment and wear appropriate personal protective equipment

Requirements :
Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology or meet local regulatory (CLIA & State) requirements.
Minimum 2-4 years of clinical laboratory testing experience is required.
State Medical Technologist license may be required (will be listed in requirement if its needed).
ASCP or AMT certification is either preferred or required (will be listed in requirement if its required).
Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
Proficient with computers; Familiarity with laboratory information systems is a plus.
High level of attention detail along with strong communication and organizational skills.

Core lab generalist- someone to do chem/heme/urines/coag/blood bank(if possible).
Blood Bank experience is strongly preferred.
BSMT, or MLT is acceptable.

Day to Day Responsibilities:
Small Hospital Lab, good team oriented environment.

Is this for and Medical Lab Technician [2 year MLT degree ] or Medical Lab Scientist / Medical Technologist [4 year BS] or are you open to either: Open To Both
Are you seeking a generalist [proficient in testing in all Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, Coagulation] or are you seeking a Micro Lab worker with Molecular background: Core Lab Generalist [Coag, Hem, Chem, Uranalisis] With Blood Bank Experience Would Be A Big Plus.
What department will this technical position support: [Micro lab, Core lab, DNA sequence, etc.] core lab
Is Blood Bank experience required for this role: strongly preferred- almost required

Suppliers please note:
All Technical positions involving complex testing [Techno Trainees, Medical Lab Scientists/Medical Technologists, Medical Lab Technicians, Cyto techs, Histotechs, etc. require credentialling clearance from Clients Quality departments prior to starting.
Upon an offer being extended and accepted to your candidate- please send copies of the following to the Program Specialist assigned to your requisition for credentialling:
Copy of the candidates resume.
Copy of Official Transcripts

Required Skills
Atleast 1 Year Of Generalist Experience

Preferred Skills:
Blood Bank

Education Requirement : BS, BSMT, OR MLT

Required Certifications : ASCP

Required Testing : VISION, AND TB

As an equal opportunity employer, ICONMA provides an employment environment that supports and encourages the abilities of all persons without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.