Medical Lab Scientist
Able to stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, and stretch frequently.
Use material handling equipment to push/and or pull up to 75 pounds and required to lift, push and/or pull up to 25 pounds.
Requires manual dexterity.
Must use standard precautions due to threat of exposure to blood and body fluids, chemical, electrical and biological hazards.
Ability to distinguish colors
Requires use of personal computer, printers, copiers, telephone, fax and department specific equipment.
Basic computer skills.
Must exhibit skills in exceptional customer service, good performance review and passing on-site competency evaluation and /or assessment as defined by the department.
Bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science/medical technology, **OR**
* Bachelor's degree in chemical or biological science (transcripts may be reviewed to determine eligibility), **AND EITHER**
* Certification (MLS or categorical) **OR** a certificate of completion/letter of attestation on school letterhead documenting completion of any categorical or combination of categoricals from an accredited Medical Laboratory Science program.
Individuals working in the state of Nevada or California are required to maintain their certification throughout their time in position.
Foreign educated candidates must provide a detailed credential evaluation from IERF (International Education Research Foundation) or other nationally recognized credentialing agency for review to determine eligibility.
For certain specialty disciplines ONLY (Toxicology, HLA, HCTT, etc.) where no certification is available from a certifying agency, a bachelor's degree with one year of experience in that discipline is required.
Demonstrated competency in phlebotomy in departments where applicable.