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Job Highlights:

• Perform a broad range of laboratory testing in both the clinic and hospital. 

• Fully automated, CAP-accredited laboratory.

• Every third weekend and holiday rotation.

• No call involved.

Job Duties:

• Staff will be expected to work in the microbiology section primarily. 
• Responsible for supplying inventory, quality control, calibration, reagent preparation, etc.

• Initiate and follow through with corrective action as well as manages work flow.

• Communicate laboratory data and pertinent technical information to appropriate departments, healthcare providers and individuals in both verbal and electronic means.

• Participate in development of procedures, protocols, lab manuals, new instrumentation, lab CQI or other activities as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Medical Laboratory Science and completion of NAACLS accredited Medical Laboratory Scientist program, or a Bachelor's degree in a related science and 1-2 years of experience/training acceptable to the ASCP or AMT for the Medical Laboratory Scientist required.

• Certification as Medical Laboratory Scientist from the ASCP, AMT or equivalent required within 12 months of hire.