What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Laboratory Scientist position at Peninsula Regional Medical Center?
- Seaford, DE
- TidalHealth Nanticoke
- Clinical Lab
- Standby - Varied; rotating weekends - variable
- Req #: 31535
Up to $20,000 Sign On Bonus!!
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Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Laboratory Technician Position Summary
The Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) is responsible for the performance, evaluation and correlation of test procedures and assists in the selection and evaluation of test methods. The MLS participates in the educational and professional development of laboratory personnel, new employees and students and may participate in the performance of routine administrative and non-routine technical functions.
Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Laboratory Technician Position Requirements
Education
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited program in Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology.
Or in lieu of:
- Certified through the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) with a Bachelor's Degree in Biological Science.
- An Associates Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology with a minimum of two years of applicable experience.
- American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification preferred.
- Previous laboratory experience preferred.
Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Laboratory Work Schedule
- The Laboratory is staffed seven days a week, twenty-four hours per day.
- Personnel may be assigned to work mostly one shift or may have a rotational schedule consisting of duty on day, evening and night shifts. Both options may include weekends.
- Rotational coverage of holidays.
- Expected to work overtime and/or additional weekends in times of staffing shortages, emergencies and unexpected increases in workload.
- Expected to respond in the event of a disaster.
Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Laboratory TechnicianBenefits
At TidalHealth, team members working at least 36 hours per pay period based on 12-hour shift schedules or at least 37.5 hours for non 12-hour shift schedules and part-time team members working at least 30 hours or more on weekends only are eligible for benefits.
Benefits include medical, prescription, vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, disability insurance plans, life insurance, paid time off plans, retirement plans, tuition assistance, employee assistance, and access to on-site childcare and a credit union.
Salary : $30 - $46
