Medical Lab Scientist Senior - St. Luke's Elmore Hospital
About The Position
St. Luke's Health System is hiring a full-time Medical Lab Scientist Senior for the Elmore Laboratory team at Elmore Hospital. The role performs routine clinical laboratory tests used in the treatment and diagnosis of diseases. The senior scientist handles complex issues, applies comprehensive subject-matter knowledge and advanced experience, and uses judgment to plan work and accomplish goals within established processes and departmental procedures. The position also serves as a mentor and resource for the team, providing training and technical guidance to lower-level staff while contributing to process improvements and high standards of patient care. The schedule is three 12-hour shifts.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree.
- Two years of experience.
- Must hold one of the following certifications: Blood Banking (ASCP_BB), Chemistry (ASCP_C), Cytogenetics (CYGT), Hematology (ASCP_H), Microbiology (ASCP_M), Molecular Biology (ASCP_MB), Medical Lab Scientist (ASCP_MLS or AMT_MLS), or Medical Technologist (ASCP_MT or AMT_MT).
Responsibilities
- Perform tests on specimens accurately, in an organized and prioritized manner, following laboratory procedures and policies, quality and turnaround-time guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
- Serve as a subject matter expert for more complex procedures when needed.
- Collect specimens according to section needs while responding skillfully and sensitively to patient needs.
- Ensure specimens are properly identified, collected, labeled, and stored.
- Perform instrument maintenance according to section procedures.
- Independently perform advanced or complex quality control, linearity, calibration, and delta checks on laboratory equipment.
- Perform complex tasks and tests with minimal supervision and routinely provide guidance to other team members.
- Mentor and train lower-level staff and provide technical guidance.
- Maintain an inventory of supplies.
- Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
- Maintain required records and documentation according to department policy.
- Ensure data input is accurate and complete.
- Contribute to process improvements and high standards of patient care.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- Retirement plans.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- On-site massages.
- On-site counseling through the Employee Assistance Program.
- Access to the Personify Health Wellness tool.
- Formal training and career development offerings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
