Sr. Medical Laboratory Scientist

Sr. Medical Laboratory Scientist - Gaithersburg, MD

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 12:00 AM to 8:30 AM

Pay range: $32.03 - $52.88 per hour. Employee may be eligible to receive a shift differential of 10% for some or all hours on the second shift and 15% for some or all hours on the third shift. Additional details on shift differential will be provided if an offer is extended.

Salary offers are based on relevant skills, training, experience, education, and certifications, where applicable. Market and organizational factors are considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

Benefits Information: We offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Depending on whether the position is part-time or full-time, some benefits offered may include:

• Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for full-time employees who work 30+ hours
• Best-in-class well-being programs
• Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness
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  MINDS mental health program
• Vacation and Health/Flex Time
• 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
• Fin Fit financial coaching and services
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Annual incentive plans
• Matching gifts program
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Career advancement opportunities
• and so much more

The Senior Medical Technologist is proficient in all principle duties of a Medical Technologist I and II. This Subject Matter Expert (SME) is responsible for complex laboratory testing and has broad decision-making authority and independence. The Senior Med Tech provides technical direction to staff regarding complex and non-routine testing and serves as a contact for inquiries from clients or sales representatives.

The Senior is responsible for investigating and resolving analytical testing problems and recommending courses of action. The Senior is responsible for training and development of staff under the direction of the Supervisor in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local guidelines.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates all characteristics of Med Tech I and II
• Applies evidence-based criteria to correlate and interpret laboratory testing data
• Performs clinical validation to optimize laboratory testing as directed
• Assumes role of technical subject matter expert by demonstrating problem solving and troubleshooting instrumentation and assays
• Serves as a technical resource for the unit by investigating and resolving analytical testing problems, recommending a course of action in instances identified as beyond acceptable limits, and responding to non-routine/complex inquiries from clients and sales representatives
• Assumes role of technical consultant and provides technical direction to team members regarding all matters of testing
• Assumes trainer and SME role in education; designs and implements training material. Evaluates technical competencies of team and provides recommendations for continuing education
• Proficient in understanding and interpreting trends and variables when implementing QC theory and policies
• Reviews requests for validity checks and recommends an appropriate course of action, considering specimen requirements, time, and quality of additional and/or repeat testing
• Expedites workflow to maximize productive capacity by evaluating production systems and coordinating resolution of production problems/issues involving other laboratory departments
• Reviews unit activities to ensure compliance with departmental policies and federal, state, and local regulations
• Competent in most areas within the department
• Participates on special projects as assigned
• Performs other duties as directed by Supervisor

Qualifications:

Required

Work Experience:

Minimum of five to seven years of clinical experience with two years in the present department.

Preferred

Work Experience:

If HEW certified, eight years or more in the same department.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time.

Knowledge:

Foreign educated candidates must provide a detailed credential evaluation from IERF (International Education Research Foundation). United States educated candidates must provide a detailed original transcript.

Skills:

• Demonstrates effective communication and collaboration skills within the department as well as with other functions within the company and third parties (i.e., clients)
• Ability to establish work priorities for self and others and handle several procedures simultaneously, including troubleshooting instruments and other problems/issues
• Ability to schedule and manage resources to meet department goals
• Protect patient confidentiality at all times

MLS, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Lab Scientist, Med Tech, Medical Technologist, CLS, Clinical Lab Scientist

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