Medical Lab Scientist - Molecular Diagnostics Lab -

Shift:

Medical Lab Scientist - Molecular Diagnostics Lab

Shift Details:

• First Shift
• Mon-Fri, 8am-4:30pm.
• Rotating on call hours M-F, Weekends, and holiday

Why Nebraska Medicine:

Our shared values reflect who we are and why we're here and include, Innovation, Teamwork, Excellence, Accountability, Courage and Healing.

• Competitive Benefits including retirement match contribution, PTO accrual, tuition reimbursement
• Lead the world in transforming lives to create a healthy future for all individuals and communities through premier educational programs, innovative research, and extraordinary patient care
• Forbes Magazine recognizes us in their list of America's Top Employers and the Best Employer in Nebraska

Perform diagnostic testing to assist physicians and other healthcare professionals in the screening, diagnosis and treatment of patients. Use comprehensive knowledge to accurately perform and evaluate highly complex laboratory testing in an efficient manner. Demonstrate behavioral skills that contribute to a productive work environment and provide excellent customer service.

The MLS role performs, but is not limited to, these following activities.

Performs accessioning and sample processing.

Performs Histocompatibility testing to support the transplant service lines.

Helps with administrative duties including writing and maintaining procedures, completing proficiency testing, and maintaining supply inventory as needed.

Prepares reagent stock and working solutions.

One will be successful in this role if they are detail-oriented, have great interpersonal skills, thrive working under pressure as well as share these attributes: Initiative, teamwork, flexibility.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science or Bachelor's degree with specified number of science courses for MLS certification required.
• Certified medical laboratory scientist by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists MLS(ASCP), American Medical Technologist (AMT) or equivalent within 12 months eligibility/graduation required. Equivalent certifications include Medical Technologist (MT (ASCP)) OR Clinical Laboratory Scientist certified by the National Credentialing Agency (CLS (NCA)) prior to 2004 or International certification and qualification: International Medical Laboratory Scientist, MLS(ASCPi) required.
• Individuals who were certified beginning January 1, 2004 maintaining their certification by participation in the ASCP ---Board of Certification (BOC) Certification Maintenance Program (ASCP)CM required.
• Effective communication skills, initiative, teamwork, and flexibility required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Progressive, successful experience in clinical laboratory medicine preferred.