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Medical Lab Scientist - $32-48 per hour

companyZipRecruiter
locationOakton, VA, USA
PublishedPublished: 6/14/2022
Full Time

Job Description

Inova Health System is seeking a Medical Lab Scientist for a job in Oakton, Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: Medical Lab Scientist

Discipline: Allied Health Professional

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: Ongoing

Shift: days

Employment Type: Staff

The Medical Laboratory Scientist 2 ensures quality specimens for Laboratory testing by recognizing pre-analytical factors that adversely affect patient results. Operates systems/methodologies in order 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. Communicates effectively and works cooperatively with team members to optimize job performance and foster working relationships. Participates in professional growth opportunities to enhance personal, team, and departmental development.

Inova Benefits and Perks:

Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage

Life Insurance, Short/Long Term

NEW! 4 weeks PAID PARENTAL LEAVE

Retirement: Inova matches dollar for dollar the first 5% of your eligible pay that you contribute to the plan

Competitive salary: Pay based on experience.

Amazing Paid Time Off: Accrue PTO hours on your very first day of work.

Supplemental Plans: Including Auto/Home Insurance discounts, Pet Insurance, Theft Protection

Additional Benefits: Educational Assistance of up to $5,250/year, Student Loan Refinancing, Adoption Assistance, Child Care Centers, Scholarship Program, Free Parking, Exclusive savings opportunities to in-store events, theme parks, discounts, movie tickets, and local offerings.

Shift: Nights
Hours: 11pm-7am
Location: Microbiology department-Juniper Street, Fairfax Virginia

Requirements for consideration:

Minimum Education:
Bachelor’s degree in science from a college/university recognized by a regional or accreditation agency. Degree in Medical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology. Other acceptable forms of education will follow the guidelines of ASCP/AMT Board certification.

Years of Experience:
Successful completion of a NAACLS accredited MLS program, NAACLS or ABHES accredited MSL program, or a foreign medical laboratory science clinical training program within the last five years can be used in lieu of one year of full-time acceptable clinical experience.

Certification Upon Start:
ASCP or AMT Board certification consistent with scope of responsibility to include MT, MLS, MLT, BB, SBB, C, H, M, SH, SCT, MB, SMB, SM, SC, and HEW.

Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Reviews technical activities for quality assurance per facility requirements.

Participates and helps prepare Laboratory for self and onsite inspections.

Follows site-specific Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and instructions; annually reads SOP and documents knowledge of contents.

Performs required Quality Control (QC) measures, including corrective action and documentation, for all procedures and instrumentation; recognizes QC problems or discrepancies and attempts to determine the cause of problems prior to notification.

Acts as a resource person/key operator for coworkers, customers, and patients for technical questions; demonstrates an expanded knowledge of technical and administrative tasks beyond normal technical operations.

Reports accurate results while minimizing the number of corrected reports not attributed to auto-verification or specimen conditions beyond technical control.

Other duties as assigned.

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Inova Job ID #659580. Posted job title: medical laboratory scientist 2-microbiology-full time (days)

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