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Medical Laboratory Scientist

About the Job

General Summary of Position
Performs a variety of routine and special laboratory procedures in one or more laboratory sections. Evaluates and reports results for use in patient diagnosis and treatment.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities

  • Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality standards and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
  • Maintains inventory supply; stocks and maintains neat orderly work area.
  • Operates and maintains laboratory equipment in areas of assignment; troubleshoots problems; and validates and documents information as required per standard protocol.
  • Participates in surveys conducts established quality control of procedures evaluates results implements corrective action when indicated and ensures accuracy of test results.
  • Performs a wide variety of routine and special procedures following prescribed protocol and using manual or automated methods; calculates and reports results as established; consults with pathologist regarding difficult analysis or abnormal findings.
  • Prepares and evaluates statistical data cost analysis and daily tallies for monthly reports.
  • Prepares evaluates and labels reagents media etc. per procedure.
  • Processes specimens ensuring accuracy of identification; confidentiality of information; and appropriate preparation storage and transportation; may perform specimen procurement as required.
  • Sets up and evaluates new procedures; performs comparison studies for linearity precision accuracy etc.; and determines normal ranges.
  • Trains new employees and students. Instructs others in new procedures; evaluates and documents performance.
  • Participates in multi-disciplinary quality and service improvement teams.
  • Minimal Qualifications
    Education

    • Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology required or
    • a related science required or
    • Associate's degree in Medical Laboratory Technology required or
    • a related science (or equivalent: 60 semester hrs including 24 semester hrs of medical lab technology required or
    • related science (or equivalent: 60 semester hrs including 24 semester hrs of medical lab technology or 60 semester hrs including 24 hrs of science that includes 6 hrs chemistry 6 hrs biology and 12 hrs chemistry biology or medical lab tech in any combination plus laboratory training that includes either completion of a clinical lab training program or 3 months training in each specialty in which high complexity testing is performed). required or
    • For Pathology - Associates Lab: If an Associate's degree will require 5 years progressively responsible clinical laboratory experience with demonstrated ability to perform the duties of the medical technologist position. required

    Experience

    • Prior work experience not required

    Licenses and Certifications

    • ASCP - American Society of Clinical Pathologist ASCP preferred or
    • equivalent certification preferred

    Knowledge Skills and Abilities

    • Verbal and written communication skills.
    • Basic computer skills preferred.

    This position has a hiring range of

    USD $35.68 - USD $64.71 /Hr.

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    Medical Laboratory Scientist

    MedStar Health
    Baltimore, MD
    Full Time
    Associate
    Bachelor's
    Certification
    USD 35.68 - 64.71 per hour

    Published on 06/10/2026

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