Medical Laboratory Scientist

We are currently seeking dynamic Medical Laboratory Scientist's to join our innovative and exciting clinical laboratory teams. The ideal candidate will have a BS in Medical or Clinical Laboratory Science and active MLS ASCP certification (or be sitting for exam in near future). Multiple positions available throughout the MedStar organization including Washington DC, Baltimore, Southern Maryland and Montgomery County.

Primary Duties May Include:

1. Specimen Testing and Preparation

• Performs documents and reports routine and specialized testing in assigned area. Correlates laboratory findings with disease stage, integrates and relates data from other laboratory specialty areas. Confirms abnormal results and specimen discrepancies and institutes correct follow-up procedures.

• Utilizes judgment and discretion in considering sample integrity, process calibration, reagent concentration and stability, quality control relationship to unknown results, evaluation of unexpected patient results and error identification.

• Immediately notifies patient care areas and/or physicians of critical values and documents notification by following established policies and procedures.

• Evaluates specimen integrity and acceptability for test performance; obtains specimens for quantitative and qualitative analyses.

• Accessions specimens received in the laboratory in the laboratory information system.

•Utilizes computer appropriately for entry of results, quality control, specimen inquiry, and patient inquiry.

2. Quality Control

• Performs and documents quality control according to manufacture specifications, laboratory

specifications and/or regulatory specifications.

• Institutes corrective action and notifies supervisor of quality control problems.

• Reviews section SOP manual and ensures testing practices match SOP guidelines.

3. Quality Assurance/Regulatory/Safety

• Completes competency assessment within 90 days of hire and annually thereafter, or as needed to meet all regulatory requirements.

• Actively participates in proficiency testing as assigned. Achieves satisfactory rating on proficiency testing results.

• As needed, assists supervisor with any regulatory requests and/or inspections.

• Works collectively with co-workers to ensure laboratory meets and exceeds all safety requirements, including but not limited to maintaining temperature charts, equipment logs, control materials, laboratory cleanliness and transportation of hazardous wastes to the department's pick-up area.

• Complies with all designated safety policies and procedures in the work area, including the use of applicable protective equipment when necessary to prevent exposure to potentially infectious agents.

Why MedStar Health?

​​​​​​​At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:

·      Strong emphasis on teamwork—our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.

·      Comprehensive total rewards package—including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.

·      More career opportunities closer to home—as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.

About MedStar Health

MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It’s how we treat people.