Medical Laboratory Scientist Lead - job 1 of 2

The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) is an academic private health system, focused on delivering compassionate, high quality care and putting discovery and innovation into practice at the bedside. Partnering with the University of Maryland School of Medicine, University of Maryland School of Nursing and University of Maryland, Baltimore who educate the state’s future health care professionals, UMMS is an integrated network of care, delivering 25 percent of all hospital care in urban, suburban and rural communities across the state of Maryland. UMMS puts academic medicine within reach through primary and specialty care delivered at 11 hospitals, including the flagship University of Maryland Medical Center, the System’s anchor institution in downtown Baltimore, as well as through a network of University of Maryland Urgent Care centers and more than 150 other locations in 13 counties. For more information, visit www.umms.org.

Overview 

Under general supervision performs complex analyses on a variety of sample types, utilizing independent judgment to generate acceptable test results. Performs as lead by managing workflow, mentoring others and serving as a clinical and technical resource. 

Key Responsibilities 

1. Independently performs responsibilities of MLS I, MLS II and MLS III.  
2. Leads quality improvement initiatives as a member of a multi-disciplinary patient care services team.  Develops and leads efforts to improve regulatory compliance within and beyond the department. 
3. Assists leadership team with interviewing, orienting, training and supervising.  Provides input to leadership team for performance evaluations and corrective actions.   
4. Collaborates with leadership in identifying gaps and opportunities for professional development and strategic organizational initiatives. Facilitates in creating a positive departmental culture. 
5. Assists leadership in identification and resolution of complex clinical and operational issues.  
6. Responsible for regulatory and accreditation agency preparation and participation. 
7. Performs duties as assigned related to the job description. 

Minimum Qualifications 

Education:  Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, biology or related sciences preferred; Associate Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology, basic sciences or related field required or completion of Military Laboratory Technician program with relevant experience required. 

Experience: Five years of clinical laboratory experience required. 

Licensure/Certifications:  ASCP or equivalent preferred. 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation:

• Pay Range: $33.36- $46.70
• Other Compensation (if applicable):
• Review the 2024-2025 UMMS Benefits Guide

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