Specialist - Medical Staff - Baltimore, MD, United States - University of Maryland Medical System

Description

Renowned as the academic flagship of the University of Maryland Medical System, our Magnet-designated facility is a nationally recognized, academic medical center with opportunities across the continuum of care.

Come join UMMC and discover the atmosphere where talents and ideas come together to enhance patient care and advance the science of nursing.

Located in downtown Baltimore near the Inner Harbor and Camden Yards, you won't find a more vibrant place to work

Evaluates new tests and performs development projects according to plans and guidelines provided by the Clinical Director and/or Laboratory Supervisor.

# Coordinates and oversees development projects, such as new assays and procedures, in the department. Communicates scientific information and progress to the laboratory supervisor and director.
# Under the direction and consultation with the appropriate Pathology management, delegates responsibilities on development projects to appropriate technologists.
# Performs job responsibilities in a manner that is consistent with the customer service vision of the University of Maryland Medical System, including demonstration of appropriate behavior towards patients, visitors, staff, peers and physicians
# Provides technical advice and directions, and serves as the resource person for laboratory staff involved in a development project.

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology , Basic Sciences, or other related field is required.
A combination of post-graduate education and fewer than the required years of experience may be considered.

A baccalaureate degree in chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science from an accredited college or university or possess a baccalaureate degree with at least 24 semester hours of science courses that include – (i) Six semester hours of chemistry; (and (iii) Twelve semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination.

Please submit official transcripts documenting completed coursework. At least five years of documented,* relevant fulltime work experience in an approved** laboratory performing histocompatibility testing.

Documentation of histocompatibility work experience must be in the form of a statement of competency or a letter from the laboratory director verifying length of time in histocompatibility testing and detailing actual work performed with a brief description of the procedures used.

This letter must be signed by the lab director.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.