Medical Laboratory Scientist

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Medical Laboratory Scientist for 2:30pm - 11pm. Weekends may be required.

General Job / Performance Information

• Education and Experience
• Education
• Baccalaureate degree in the biological, natural, or physical sciences, or
• Have at least an associate degree in a laboratory science or medical laboratory technology, or
• Certification as a Medical Technologist with the American Society of Clinical Pathologist or with National Certification Agency(s) for Clinical Laboratory personnel, or
• Have previously qualified or could qualify as a Technologist under 42 CF 493. 1433 published on March 14, 1990 (55 FR 9538) on or before February 28, 1993.

• Experience
• Graduate of an approved school of Medical Technology or be able to satisfy any other criteria listed in the Code of Federal Register.

• Environmental / Working Conditions
• The work is High Risk for exposure to biological and chemical hazards

• Interaction with Other Departments and Other Relationships
• The worker will be a Team Member at UMC

• Job Description
• Under the direction of the General Supervisor/Technical, the Medical Technologist performs waived, moderate, and high complexity biological and chemical analyses on patient specimens, as well as additional duties as may be assigned. The Medical Technologist is expected to have a thorough knowledge base greater than that of a MLT or BS trained technologist and a Medical Technologist is expected to make correct judgment decisions.

• Required Licensures / Certifications / Registrations
• MT(ASCP) or Equivalent - (Grade 21)
• (ASCP) Specialty Examination or Equivalent - (Grade 22)
• Minimum: Meet criteria listed in Section 493. 1461 of the Code of Federal Register

• Physical Capabilities
• The work for Medical Technologist may demand continuous standing and walking. The work may also demand frequent sitting, reaching, and rarely may include bending and kneeling. The Medical Technologist may also be required to carry items over 50 pounds. Near visual acuity is required. The Medical Technologist must be able to communicate verbally. The hours of duty may be irregular to accommodate departmental requirements.

• Skills and Abilities
• Basic understanding of laboratory methods, procedures and terminology.

UMC Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of 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.

*Request for accommodations in the hire process should be directed to UMC Human Resources.​*