A Medical Laboratory Scientist uses education, experience and analytical judgment to perform clinical laboratory testing and ensure test systems function properly before reporting patient test results
Job Summary
A Medical Laboratory Scientist uses education, experience and analytical judgment to perform clinical laboratory testing and ensure test systems function properly before reporting patient test results.
The role requires working independently to resolve technical problems and rotating temporary on-call as appropriate to meet laboratory and organizational goals.
Cook Children's Medical Center offers advanced technologies, research, treatments, and ancillary services designed to meet children's needs.
Matching Summary
A Medical Laboratory Scientist uses education, experience and analytical judgment to perform clinical laboratory testing and ensure test systems function properly before reporting patient test results.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Clinical laboratory testing
Analytical judgment in lab processes
Operate within laboratory compliance standards
Third shift work schedule
Independent problem resolution
Nice-to-have
Pediatric experience
Temporary on-call rotation
Work in a children’s medical center environment
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related science
Completion of NAACLS accredited program
Minimum six months clinical laboratory testing experience
Certification by ASCP or equivalent certifying agency
Registry eligible candidates must pass certification exam within one year
Proof of U.S. education equivalency for non-U.S. degrees