Medical Laboratory Scientist

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Medical Laboratory Scientist

Are you a Medical Laboratory Scientist seeking to continue your growth in a thriving environment? Are you a self-driven professional that enjoys making impactful change with the work that you do? If these questions excite you, read on!

WHY OHSU?

OHSU’s focus is on healing, teaching, and discovery combined with our deep history. We are not only passionate about the wellbeing of our community, but we are also the state’s only academic health center and one of the only universities in the U.S.

YOU AS A SURGERY CODER (CODING SPECIALIST III):

The Medical Laboratory Scientist performs a variety of routine and complex tests and analyses at a professional level and provides data used in the diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of human illnesses and diseases. Employees at this level are often required to use a high degree of technical judgment and decision making to ensure the most accurate and informative test results. The Medical Laboratory Scientist may provide technical interpretation of test results to physicians or other professional health care personnel.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Laboratory Testing
• Collects specimens for testing and checks for proper labeling (this may include collecting appropriate specimen for testing from patients)
• Performs chemistry, microbiology, immunology, serology, hematology, toxicology, molecular, microscopic and other tests using a variety of both standard and complicated laboratory instruments and equipment according to specified procedures to achieve test results
• Authority and Decision Making
• Assesses quality and appropriateness of specimens with regard to test requested
• Evaluates completed tests for accuracy and quality using specified quality control parameters
• Training
• Explains laboratory test procedures, principles, and theories to students, trainees, and staff
• Demonstrates instrument set-up, calibration, and maintenance; evaluates results of students’ practice tests.
• Attends continuing education seminars and reads related journals, periodicals, and magazines to keep up to date on the most current laboratory procedures and technology

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Science which includes a clinical lab externship, and current certification as MT (ASCP), or MLS (ASCP) within 90 days of hire. Current certification and credential maintenance must be maintained for individuals who were certified after January 1, 2004.
• OR Completion of a 2-year accredited Medical Laboratory Technician program, plus MLT (ASCP) or equivalent certification within 90 days of hire, and 4 years of experience in a clinical laboratory. Certification as MT (ASCP) or MLS (ASCP) or by AMT preferred. Current certification and credential maintenance must be maintained for individuals who were certified after January 1, 2004.
• OR Bachelor's degree in a Chemical or Biological field, and four years’ experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician in a clinical laboratory performing testing and related tasks. Certification as MT (ASCP) or MLS (ASCP) or by AMT preferred. Current certification and credential maintenance must be maintained for individuals who were certified after January 1, 2004. Note: experience in a specialty lab area will only qualify candidate to work in that specialty area

WHAT WE OFFER:

• A culture that celebrates success, diversity, equity and inclusion
• An exciting work environment thriving with others in your same field of expertise.
• Medical, dental and vision coverage at low or no cost to employees
• Several retirement plans to choose from! – Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan and University Pension Plan, voluntary savings plans (403b and 457b)
• Growth/Development Opportunities

We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants based on any protected class status, including disability and veteran status.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $35.81 - $49.17 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Medical laboratory

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Rotating weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Portland, OR: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Please review the qualifications for this role. Completing your application means you have reviewed and understood the qualifications for this role.

Work Location: In person