Medical Laboratory Scientist / Medical Laboratory Technician - Laboratory Services - Casual Call -

Join a collaborative, high‑impact lab team dedicated to delivering reliable, timely results that drive excellent patient care. As an **MLS/MLT** , you will independently perform clinical laboratory procedures in **blood bank, chemistry, hematology, immunology, and microbiology**. You'll ensure analytic integrity through rigorous **quality control** , **instrument maintenance** , and **troubleshooting** , and you'll communicate professionally with providers and colleagues to support efficient diagnosis and treatment. **Key Responsibilities:** * Perform and verify patient testing across core laboratory disciplines; ensure accuracy, precision, sensitivity, and appropriate reference ranges. * Conduct quality control, calibrations, and instrument maintenance; document activities per lab policy and accreditation standards. * Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve pre‑analytic, analytic, and post‑analytic issues; escalate as needed. * Accurately interpret, document, and report results in the LIS/EMR within established turnaround times. * Maintain competency, adhere to CLIA/CAP/Joint Commission standards, and follow safety and infection prevention protocols. * Serve as a resource for providers and team members; support training and precepting of new staff. * Participate in continuous improvement, including standard work, process audits, and workflow optimization. ** ****Education:** * **Required:** Associate's degree as **Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)** or equivalent per **CLIA** requirements. * **Preferred:** Bachelor's degree as **Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)** or related field. **Certification:** * **Preferred:** **ASCP** certification (MLS or MLT). * **Required:** Eligibility for certification by a nationally recognized certifying agency. If not currently certified, must obtain certification within **12 months** of hire (ASCP or another nationally recognized certifying body). ** ****Experience & Competencies: ** * Prior clinical laboratory experience in core disciplines preferred (new graduates welcome). * Proficiency with laboratory information systems and analyzers; strong attention to detail. * Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem‑solving skills. * Commitment to patient safety, compliance, and continuous improvement. ** ****Shift:** Working Casual call, meaning you work as needed. Shifts are variable with an initial time commitment for 6-12 weeks of training 20-40 hours a week. _ Shift differentials offered as a percentage of base rate: 10% for PM shift and 17% for night shift._