Medical Laboratory Scientist MLT or MLS 9605

The Recruiting Group - Owasso, OK

Full-time - Entry Level

Owasso, OK

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLT or MLS) position in Owasso, OK, is a contract role with the potential for permanent placement. The role involves performing a variety of laboratory tests and procedures, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of test results, and maintaining a safe and efficient laboratory environment. The position requires a generalist skill set, including experience in hematology, coagulation, and urinalysis, along with basic blood bank experience.

Responsibilities

• Determine the acceptability of specimens for testing according to established criteria.
• Perform routine and complex technical procedures and functions according to departmental Standard Operating Procedures.
• Monitor, operate, and troubleshoot instrumentation to ensure proper functionality.
• Demonstrate the ability to make technical decisions regarding testing and problem solving.
• Prepare, test, and evaluate new reagents or controls.
• Report accurate and timely test results to deliver quality patient care.
• Perform and document preventive maintenance and quality control procedures.
• Identify and replenish testing bench supplies as necessary.
• Assist with processing of specimens when needed.
• Maintain a safe work environment and wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Proficient with computers; familiarity with laboratory information systems is a plus.
• High level of attention to detail along with strong communication and organizational skills.
• Must be able to pass a standardized color vision screen.
• Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or Clinical Laboratory Science.
• BS in Chemical, Physical, or Biological Science from an accredited college or university with at least 1 year of training or experience in the specialty in which testing will be performed.
• 90 Semester hours from an accredited institution that include 16 semester hours of Biology courses, 16 semester hours of chemistry (including at least 6 hours of inorganic Chemistry), and 3 Semester hours of Math, along with having completed an accredited Clinical Laboratory training program or 1 year of documented Clinical Laboratory Training or experience in the specialty that testing is to be performed.
• Associates Degree in Medical Technology.

Nice-to-haves

• ASCP or AMT certification preferred.

Benefits

• Benefits are available for this contract position.