Medical Laboratory Scientist - Microbiology - UH Truman Medical Center (5:30p-6:30a; Rotating holidays; Wed, Thurs, Fri)

Performs tests on blood and body fluids to provide information for diagnosing and combating disease. Works independently with moderate supervision from a Medical Technologist Supervisor or the Director of Laboratory Operations. May be assigned to work in a specialized section within the department.

• Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory/medical technology science and ASCP (or equivalent) certification in one or more specialty areas of the laboratory. Or, Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory/medical technology science and completion of an AMA approved laboratory training program and eligible for ASCP certification. Or, completion of an approved government training program and eligible for ASCP certification

• Verbal communication skills required to interact with other hospital personnel

• Writing skills and computer aptitude required to document test results and prepare reports of daily work

• Must be able to stand for long periods

• Must be available to rotate shifts and work weekends and holidays

• All technologists must meet the CLIA ’88 requirements for the complexity level of work performed