Medical Laboratory Scientist Jobs

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Workplace Highlights

• Retention bonus program
• “Just Culture” organization
• ANCC Accredited Nursing Program and actively pursuing Magnet status
• Significant tuition reimbursement program for employees and dependents
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits

Pay Rate 

• $27.21/ hour - $42.99/ hour based on experience 

Specialties & Shifts 

• Chemistry/Hematology Labs
• Multiple Shifts

Incentives 

• Potential for relocation bonus 

 Retirement Program 

• 100% Employer Match up to 8% of Eligible Compensation 

 Tuition Assistance 

• 6 Months: 75% off 6 credit hours per semester or 3 per summer at academic campuses 
• 1 Year: 50% off for spouses, children, & adult dependents 

Child Care Assistance 

• Partnership with Care.com for at-home childcare support 

Paid Time Off (Exempt) 

• 5+ Years: 22 Days 
• 0-5 years: 17 Days 

Personal Days 

• 4 Days 

Sick Days 

• 12 Days  

Insurance  

• Health, Life, Long-Term Disability, Accidental Death  

 
Basic Functionality and Responsibility 
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 diagnosis and treatment of patients.
Essential Functions 

• Calibrate, standardize, and maintain equipment following established procedures. Perform troubleshooting techniques on instruments. Recognize instrument malfunctions and abnormal test results and take corrective action.
• May assist higher level technical staff with the instruction and teaching of laboratory procedures and tests.
• Interpret laboratory results and discuss results with Pathologist, other clinical staff, and laboratory supervisors. May suggest additional tests based on results obtained.
• Prepare reagents, standards, and controls according to prescribed procedures.
• May complete unit/department specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.
• Perform tests requiring routine and/or complex instrumentation on flow cytometer, optical, photometric, electronic, automated scintillation, etc.
• Validate, review and report results of tests performed.
• Review and evaluate literature for new testing and techniques.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Supervision Received 
Supervision is received from Laboratory Leadership and/or Laboratory Medical Directors.
Supervision Exercised 
None
Required Qualifications 
One of the following certifications:

• Bachelor's degree. Individuals who have qualified as a medical technologist by February 28, 1992 may substitute an associate's degree.
• Medical Technologist (MT), Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS or IMLS), categorical or specialist (such as Chemistry, Cyto, Histo, 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).

Preferred Qualifications 
Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.
Physical Demands 
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.
Performance Expectations 
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.
Safety Sensitivity Status 
This 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.
Who We Are 
Purpose-built, patient-minded, and mission-driven, Nucleus is trusted by major hospitals, health systems, and life sciences organizations with a vision to redefine how healthcare does business.  
What We Do 
Nucleus Healthcare (“Nucleus”) delivers next-generation human capital management to empower people who power healthcare. Rooted in talent management, Nucleus provides services and solutions that have yielded more than 7,500 hires in healthcare for all levels and roles. 
Our Mission  
Empower the people who power healthcare. 
Our Vision  
Redefining the way healthcare does business. 
Our Values 
We deliver results

• We are fueled by passion and purpose. 
• We are committed
• We are precise
• We are change agents
• We are ONE team

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