Medical Laboratory Scientist

Why Join Us?

At United Urology Group, our employees are at the heart of our mission and have incredible opportunities to impact our patients' lives with their urologic care.

We foster a culture that thrives on compassion, teamwork, integrity, and diversity, all of which start with our staff! We deliver a cohesive approach to urologic care that provides patients with access to experienced specialists, a superb team of healthcare professionals, and the most advanced technology for patient treatments and therapies. We offer competitive salaries and a great work/life balance: enjoy your weekends! UUG offers outstanding benefits, including tuition reimbursement, health, dental, and vision insurance, corporate discounts, and much more!

Job Description

The Medical Laboratory Scientist oversees the efficient operation, analysis, and reporting of blood tests in the lab, specializing in clinical chemistry, hematology, and immunoassay testing. Responsibilities include equipment maintenance, quality control, quality assurance, calibration, SOP updates, and documentation. Instruments include the Beckman AU 480, DxH, and Access 2.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs testing with accuracy and ensures reporting through LIS into patient charts.
• Centrifuge and aliquot specimen samples based on testing specifications.
• Performs QC and QA.
• Assists the manager in meeting department regulatory agency requirements (CAP, CLIA, etc.)
• Calibrates, cleans, and performs controls on the Clinical Analyzer instrumentation as required for proper operation and maintenance of the instrument.
• Maintains accurate logs and records as required for CLIA certification.
• Keeps supplies fully stocked.
• Organizes and accesses specimens/paperwork and keeps records of tests.
• Responsible for all reagent preparation within the section
  
  

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a related field.
• Certification through ASCP as an MLT or MLS is required and will be verified before employment.
• Minimum of one-year relevant experience as a Medical Laboratory Scientist with Clinical Laboratory experience required.
  
  

Knowledge, Competencies & Skills

• Ability to multi-task, self-motivation, reliability, and accountability in meeting timelines.
• Excellent computer software, LIS, and data analysis/QC practice
• Strong communication skills, both verbal & written.
• Must demonstrate a high level of professionalism.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance.
  
  

Direct Reports

• N/A.
  
  

Travel

• This is a fully onsite position with no travel required.
  
  

Physical Requirements For The Job

• Regularly required to sit and stand for extended periods.
• Involves standing, sitting, walking, bending, stooping, and twisting.
• Requires full range of body motion, including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
• Finger dexterity is required to manipulate objects with fingers.
• Sharp focus to adjust vision when doing close work that changes in distance from eyes.
  
  

Job Type: Full-Time

Pay Range: $27.00 - $36.00 per hour

Actual compensation offered to candidates is based on work experience, education, skill level, and geographic location. Compensation may vary depending on the state or region in which the position is located, in accordance with applicable laws.

This position has no close date. Applications will be accepted until an offer has been extended

and accepted.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Our Practice is an equal opportunity employer. We do not

discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran

status, or sexual orientation.

The successful candidate(s) for any UUG position will be subject to a pre-employment

background check.