This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm. Position: Medical Laboratory Scientist 0167 Location: Kalamazoo MI Schedule: 3PM- 11:30PM M-F rotating weekends Projected duration: 6 months + potential for perm Job code: CVDJP00030167   benefits are available   Medical Lab Tech / Scientist
ASCP or AMT cert is required due to hospital location
Hematology, Uranalysis, Chemistry etc.
Core Lab Experience required
Blood bank experience is required   -Bachelors Degree in Medical Technology or Clinical Laboratory Science
OR
-BS in Chemical, Physical, or Biological Science from an acredited college or university WITH
atleast 1 year of training or experience in specialty in
which testing will be performed. Such training must be equivalent to that received in a school
of Medical Technology.
OR
-90 Semester hours from an accredited institution that include the following: 16 semester
hours of Biology courses, 16 Semester ours of chemistry [must include atleast 6 hours of
inorganic Chemistry], and 3 Semester hours of Math- along with having completed an
accredited Clinical Laboratory training program or 1 year of documented Clinical Laboratory
Training, or experience in the specialty that testing is to be performed.
OR
-Associates Degree in Medical Technology.   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 0-2 years of clinical laboratory testing experience is required