Medical Laboratory Scientist / Medical Laboratory Technician - Laboratory Services - Casual Call

Medical Laboratory Scientist / Medical Laboratory Technician - Laboratory Services - Casual Call

Join a collaborative, high-impact lab team dedicated to delivering reliable, timely results that drive excellent patient care. As an MLS/MLT, you will independently perform clinical laboratory procedures in blood bank, chemistry, hematology, immunology, and microbiology. You'll ensure analytic integrity through rigorous quality control, instrument maintenance, and troubleshooting, and you'll communicate professionally with providers and colleagues to support efficient diagnosis and treatment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Perform and verify patient testing across core laboratory disciplines; ensure accuracy, precision, sensitivity, and appropriate reference ranges.
• Conduct quality control, calibrations, and instrument maintenance; document activities per lab policy and accreditation standards.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic issues; escalate as needed.
• Accurately interpret, document, and report results in the LIS/EMR within established turnaround times.
• Maintain competency, adhere to CLIA/CAP/Joint Commission standards, and follow safety and infection prevention protocols.
• Serve as a resource for providers and team members; support training and precepting of new staff.
• Participate in continuous improvement, including standard work, process audits, and workflow optimization.

Education:

• Required: Associate's degree as Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or equivalent per CLIA requirements.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree as Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or related field.

Certification:

• Preferred: ASCP certification (MLS or MLT).
• Required: Eligibility for certification by a nationally recognized certifying agency. If not currently certified, must obtain certification within 12 months of hire (ASCP or another nationally recognized certifying body).

Experience & Competencies:

• Prior clinical laboratory experience in core disciplines preferred (new graduates welcome).
• Proficiency with laboratory information systems and analyzers; strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to patient safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Shift: Working casual call, meaning you work as needed. Shifts are variable with an initial time commitment for 6-12 weeks of training 20-40 hours a week. Shift differentials offered as a percentage of base rate: 10% for PM shift and 17% for night shift.