Medical Lab Scientist II (non-CA)

St Anthony North Hospital • Westminster, CO

19h • $34 - $54 • Onsite

About The Position

St. Anthony North Hospital is seeking a Medical Lab Scientist II (non-CA) to oversee the day-to-day operations of an assigned shift or department. This role involves performing general testing within the analytical core laboratory, including transfusion services, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The Medical Lab Scientist II will apply a high level of technical knowledge to department testing and clinical relevance, serve as a liaison with other laboratory departments and hospital services, and assist in process improvement initiatives. Duties may also include phlebotomy and specimen management, with the expectation of functioning in a self-directed manner. Success in this role requires advanced technical expertise in laboratory operations, strong analytical and complex problem-solving skills, and a proven ability to lead, ensure compliance (CLIA, CAP, TJC, OSHA), and maintain high standards of quality and efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory, Chemical or Biological Science
• Two (2) years of relevant laboratory work experience
• MLS with ASCP certification, or MT with ASCP, AMT, or equivalent certification, or specialty ASCP certification

Responsibilities

• Performs and reports waived, moderately complex, and highly complex test procedures on patient specimens adhering to the Section's Standard Operating Procedures to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Provides excellent patient care through clinical correlation of results, identification of patterns of bias, rapid notification of appropriate caregivers of critical values, and completion of testing within established turnaround time limits.
• Performs required calibration and quality control procedures and maintains records to ensure tests are being performed within established parameters.
• Ensures that major automated equipment is operational by performing required maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting procedures; including contacting of instrument vendor for assistance or repair.
• Assists department Technical Coordinator or Supervisor in preparation of QC and calibration reports, ensuring that records are complete and accurate.
• Utilizes professionalism and HumanKindness while communicating with physicians, hospital staff, patients, coworkers, other stakeholders in laboratory operations, and all members of the general public, whether in email, instant messaging, telephone, or face-to-face interactions.

What This Job Offers

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