Clinical Laboratory Specialist

2 weeks ago


Clinton, Maryland, United States Medstar Full time

Overview of the Role
MedStar Health Southern Maryland Hospital is currently on the lookout for a Clinical Laboratory Specialist to conduct a range of laboratory analyses from basic to advanced complexity in accordance with the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA).

Key Responsibilities
As a vital member of our laboratory team, you will:

  • Support the achievement of departmental objectives while adhering to established policies, procedures, and quality standards.
  • Ensure compliance with governmental and accreditation requirements.
  • Execute a diverse array of routine and specialized procedures, following established protocols and utilizing both manual and automated techniques; calculate and report results as per guidelines; collaborate with pathologists on complex analyses or unusual findings.
  • Handle specimen processing with utmost accuracy, ensuring proper identification, confidentiality, and suitable preparation, storage, and transportation; may involve specimen procurement as necessary.
  • Operate and maintain laboratory instruments within your designated areas; troubleshoot issues and document information in accordance with standard protocols.
  • Engage in quality control measures, assess results, implement corrective actions when necessary, and guarantee the precision of test outcomes.

Qualifications
Education: Associate's degree from an accredited Medical Laboratory Technician program.
Experience: Less than 1 year; new graduates from clinical lab training programs are welcome.

Licenses and Certifications: MLT ASCP preferred.

Skills and Competencies:
Ability to understand and adhere to the policies and procedures of MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center.
Proficient in reading, writing, and communicating in English to effectively fulfill the essential duties of the role.
Demonstrate ethical conduct that aligns with the hospital's mission and values, ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.
Foster trust and exhibit integrity in daily operations.
Provide professionalism, courtesy, and exceptional customer service while interacting with patients, visitors, and colleagues.
Work effectively with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds while maintaining patient confidentiality.

Technical Proficiency:
Knowledge and skills to utilize laboratory equipment for various analyses including Hematology, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Blood Bank, Microbiology, and Histology, as well as proficiency with automated stainers, centrifuges, fax machines, copiers, phones, computers, and scanners.
Ability to complete all laboratory competencies within the Medical Laboratory Technician scope of practice.

This position offers a competitive salary range.



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