Clinical Lab Scientist

Lifepoint Health • Johnstown, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health
[https://lifepointhealth.net/locations], a diversified healthcare delivery
network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment
to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As
a Clinical Laboratory Scientist joining our team, you’re embracing a vital
mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful
journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable
difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

Our laboratory plays a crucial role in patient care by providing accurate and
timely diagnostic testing and analyses. We're a team of dedicated professionals
who are essential partners in detecting, diagnosing, and monitoring various
diseases and conditions.

Requirements

• Applicants should qualify under route 2, 3 or 4 of the ACSP Board of Certification.
• Possess bachelor’s degree in medical technology or chemical, physical, or biological science and graduate of an NAACLS approved laboratory training program as applicable to the position.
• Must be registered as a Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist by the American Society for Clinical Pathology or eligible to sit for the MLS certification exam.
• Successful completion of certification exam within 12 months of employment.
• Those who were certified after January 1, 2004, must renew their certification every three years by participating in and successfully completing the Certification Maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Apply technical knowledge and skills to maintain procedural quality standards. Performs department specific waived, moderately complex and high complexity applications.
• Maintains and applies procedural knowledge to deliver efficient, uninterrupted service, while reporting results within specified time limits.
• Performs all calibration, quality control, instrument function checks, patient testing and troubleshooting according to the section’s procedure manual and operator’s manual. Performs preventive maintenance and reviews maintenance logs for completeness when scheduled.
• Monitors and reviews QC and worksheets for completeness when requested. Collects and evaluates data for QA issues.
• Recognizes, confirms and/or verifies test results that are unusual, delta failures, or verify failures as described in the section’s procedure manual or lab practice manual.
• Help develop solutions to problems. Communicates opportunities to improve quality, workflow, and other pertinent issues to coordinate with tech or lab manager.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level