Medical Laboratory Scientist I

Medical Laboratory Scientist I – Presque Isle, ME – On‑Call Department: General Lab Quest Diagnostics is hiring a Medical Laboratory Scientist I in Presque Isle, ME. This role is a hospital-based position at Northern Lights Hospital. Pay range: Minimum of $29.24 per hour. Salary offers are based on relevant skills, training, experience, education, and certifications, as well as market and organizational factors. Successful candidates may be eligible for an annual performance bonus. Benefits Quest Diagnostics provides employees the opportunity to invest in the future through a 401(k) plan with eligibility for all employees after one month, and after one year a fully vested company match up to 5% of pay. On‑call employees are eligible for a 401(k) pre‑tax and/or Roth IRA with a company match up to 5% after 12 months of service. Responsibilities Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining records of patient test results. Maintain records that demonstrate proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens. Analyze specimens using approved testing procedures. Review and release test results. Follow CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and safety guidelines as described in their respective regulations. Follow the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within acceptable performance levels. Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results, correct the problems encountered or immediately notify the senior technologist or supervisor. Qualifications Education BS in Medical Technology preferred; or BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology; or Associate's degree in Laboratory Science or Medical Technology; or previously qualified as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493. Work Experience 1 year of clinical experience (high complexity testing) preferred. MLS, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Lab Scientist, Med Tech, Medical Technologist, CLS, Clinical Lab Scientist. Job Code: 58111 Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr