Medical Laboratory Scientist II / Hematology Specialist – Vermont

Medical Laboratory Scientist II / Hematology Specialist – Night Shift | Vermont
Permanent & Full-Time Direct Hire
Night Shift | 40 Hours per Week

A hospital located in Vermont, approximately one hour from Montpelier, is seeking an experienced Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) / Medical Technologist (MT) to join its laboratory team.

This is a full-time, permanent opportunity for an ASCP-certified MT/MLS with strong generalist laboratory experience. The ideal candidate must be highly skilled across all major laboratory areas, particularly Chemistry and Hematology.

The selected candidate will initially train as a laboratory generalist. Following completion of training, the position will transition into a Hematology Specialist role while continuing to provide generalist coverage across the laboratory as needed.

Schedule

• Full-time, permanent position
• 40 hours per week
• Night shift
• Overnight schedule
• May include weekend and holiday coverage based on department needs

Compensation

• $31.97–$44.67/hour, based on experience and qualifications
• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Permanent, direct-hire opportunity

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform clinical laboratory testing across multiple laboratory departments as a generalist.
• Provide testing and coverage across Hematology, Chemistry, Blood Bank, Microbiology, and other laboratory areas as required.
• Perform accurate and timely laboratory testing according to established procedures and quality standards.
• Process, evaluate, and analyze patient specimens.
• Review and verify laboratory results for accuracy.
• Identify abnormal, critical, and unexpected results and follow appropriate procedures for investigation and reporting.
• Perform quality control testing and document corrective actions.
• Operate, calibrate, troubleshoot, and perform routine maintenance on laboratory instrumentation.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and documentation.
• Communicate critical laboratory results promptly to the appropriate clinical team.
• Prioritize testing based on clinical urgency and established turnaround-time requirements.
• Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement activities.
• Assist with laboratory inventory, supplies, and reagent management.
• Follow all laboratory safety, infection control, regulatory, and compliance requirements.
• Transition into a Hematology Specialist role following completion of generalist training.
• Perform specialized Hematology responsibilities while continuing to maintain competency and provide coverage in other laboratory areas.
• Support laboratory operations and perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a related field required, as applicable.
• MT/MLS ASCP certification required.
• Strong clinical laboratory generalist experience required.
• Strong competency across all major laboratory areas required.
• Strong Chemistry and Hematology experience required.
• Previous hospital laboratory experience strongly preferred.
• Ability and willingness to train as a generalist before transitioning into the Hematology Specialist role.
• Ability to continue covering multiple laboratory areas after transitioning into the specialist position.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality patient care.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently on the night shift.
• Ability to work 40 hours per week on an overnight schedule.

Position Highlights

• Permanent, full-time direct-hire opportunity.
• 40 hours per week.
• Night-shift position.
• $31.97–$44.67/hour based on experience.
• MT/MLS ASCP certification required.
• Strong generalist experience required.
• Chemistry and Hematology expertise required.
• Begin as a trained generalist and progress into a Hematology Specialist position.
• Continue providing generalist coverage after transitioning into the specialist role.
• Located in Vermont, approximately one hour from Montpelier.
• Excellent opportunity for an experienced ASCP-certified MLS/MT looking to advance into a Hematology-focused role.

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