About this role
Under the guidance of the Supervisor and leadership team, conducts a wide range of laboratory tests to gather essential data for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment of diseases in a medical center.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Required
Bachelor's degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution; or
Associate’s degree in a laboratory science (chemical or biological science) or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution; or
Equivalent laboratory training and experience meeting the requirements defined in CLIA regulation 42CFR493.1489(b)(3)(ii) (see NOTE 2); or
Successful completion of at least a 50 week official US military medical laboratory procedures training course and currently hold or have held the military enlisted occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Laboratory Technician).
Preferred
Completion of certification/licensure requirements that meet CLIA/CAP requirements for the performance of high complexity testing
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:
No experience required; 2 years of experience preferred.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of laboratory operations; familiarity with laboratory departments, functions, and processes; strong organizational and interpersonal skills; excellent written and oral communication skills; PC word processing, and spreadsheet skills.
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS: Certified Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)or certification through other national certifying agency preferred.