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The Med Tech/Clinical Lab Scientist/Medical Lab Scientist (MT/CLS/MLS) role involves providing accurate and timely testing and results to physicians and healthcare professionals. Excellent customer service skills are essential, maintaining a positive and professional interpersonal style while emphasizing a strong commitment to teamwork.

Hiring Requirements:

• Certified as a Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) by ASCP or equivalent.
• Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) by NCA or equivalent ASCP Specialty or Categorical certification.
• New graduates must obtain certification within 12 months of hire.
• For continued employment: Certification is required.

Experience:

• Minimum: Entry Level Medical Laboratory Scientist Graduate Experience.
• Preferred: Previous experience as a Medical Technologist, Clinical Lab Scientist, or Medical Lab Scientist.

Education/Training:

• Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science (BSCLS) from an accredited program.
• Bachelor's Degree in a Biological Science with NAACLS-accredited CLS/MT certificate or 5+ years on-the-job training in a hospital setting (with categorical or generalist certification).
• Grandfathered individuals exempted under previous hiring requirements.

Preferred Education/Training:

• Master’s Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science (MSCLS) from an accredited program.

Responsibilities:

• Notify physicians of panic values.
• Customer service-oriented communications.
• Complete required continuing education hours annually.
• Teach new employees, students, etc., in demonstrated competency areas.

Additional Requirements:

• Rotation for weekends and holidays.
• On-call availability for emergency coverage on any shift.
• Serving all age-specific groups.
• Exposure to biohazards and potentially infectious body fluids.
• Physical requirements: Lifting, prolonged standing/sitting, repetitive motion.
• Mental/Sensory requirements: Strong recall, reasoning, problem-solving, hearing, speaking, writing, reading, logical thinking.

Work Environment: Day shift (United States of America) 

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