Location: Portland,ME, USA
Title: Medical Lab Scientist
Duration: 3-6 Months
Pay: $50 - 55 / hr on W2
Shift: 7 PM to 7 AM
Days: We, Th, Fr
Job responsibilities:
Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test result.
Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
Analyze specimens using approved testing procedures (see department SOPs).
Review and release test results.
Required Knowledge:
A solid understanding of basic laboratory testing is required for this position.
The successful candidate must possess good computer skills and be able to adapt to working in multiple computer systems.
Must have knowledge of QC and QA as well as knowledge of all areas of the laboratory.
Education:
BS in Medical Technology preferred; or BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology, or Associates degree in a Laboratory Science or Medical Technology, or Previously qualified as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493. 1433 published in March 14, 1990. Foreign educated candidates must provide a detailed credential evaluation from IERF (International Education Research Foundation).
Work Experience:
1 year Clinical experience (high complexity testing) preferred. Minimum of 1 year of clinical laboratory experience in highly complex testing for those with BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology. National and State licensure as required.