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Medical Laboratory Specialist – Night Shift Job Description Medical Laboratory Specialist – Night Shift
Position: Medical Laboratory Specialist
Shift: Night Shift, typically 7:00 PM–7:00 AM (12-hour shift)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Summary
The Medical Laboratory Specialist performs complex laboratory testing and analysis of blood, tissue, and other clinical specimens to assist physicians and healthcare providers in diagnosing and treating patients. The specialist ensures accurate, timely, and reliable test results while maintaining compliance with laboratory safety, quality-control, and regulatory standards.
Night Shift Responsibilities
- Perform routine and specialized laboratory testing according to established procedures.
- Receive, identify, process, and prepare patient specimens for testing.
- Operate, calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment.
- Review test results for accuracy and identify abnormal or critical values.
- Report critical results promptly to appropriate healthcare personnel.
- Perform quality-control procedures and document results.
- Follow laboratory safety, infection-control, and biohazard procedures.
- Maintain accurate patient and laboratory records.
- Assist with troubleshooting instrument or testing problems during overnight operations.
- Communicate effectively with physicians, nurses, laboratory staff, and other healthcare professionals.
- Maintain adequate supplies and notify appropriate personnel of shortages.
- Follow CLIA, OSHA, and applicable hospital/laboratory policies and procedures.
- Participate in continuing education and maintain required certifications.
Night Shift Hours
Typical schedule may include:
7:00 PM – 7:30 AM, three or four nights per week, including weekends and holidays as assigned.
Actual hours may vary depending on laboratory staffing and facility needs.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a related field, as required by the position.
- Appropriate laboratory certification/licensure when required by the state or employer.
- Experience with laboratory information systems and automated analyzers preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
- Ability to remain accurate and organized in a fast-paced overnight environment.
- Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and occasional overtime as required.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
- Ability to handle laboratory specimens and equipment safely.
- Ability to work in a clinical laboratory environment and use appropriate personal protective equipment.
- Ability to perform duties independently during overnight hours.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $26.00 - $38.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Associate (Preferred)
Experience:
- Respiratory therapy: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- RRT (Preferred)
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- RCP License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $26 - $38