Medical Lab Scientist PRN

HCA Healthcare • Draper, UT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Lone Peak Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare, is seeking a Medical Lab Scientist to join its Laboratory team. The role supports multiple hospital departments by providing reliable laboratory testing and professional, compassionate interactions that contribute to patient care. The scientist receives blood specimens, performs and evaluates laboratory tests, and uses automated equipment, manual methods, and microscopic analysis to produce data used in diagnosing and treating disease. The role also includes blood bank testing, reporting critical values, maintaining laboratory equipment, and helping keep the department’s methods and technology current.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Technology program (an associate degree is acceptable), and/or a Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology, Chemistry, or Biology with appropriate certification. Candidates may be hired before graduation after completing required coursework.
• Nationally recognized Medical Technologist certification (MT/MLS or MLT) from the American Society for Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or equivalent; certification must be completed within one year of hire.
• American Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS or BCLS) course and certification.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience working in a hospital or other clinical laboratory setting is preferred; new graduates will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Receive blood specimens, perform blood tests, and study the morphology of blood components.
• Perform routine and special clinical laboratory tests in one or more laboratory sections using automated equipment, manual testing, and microscopic analysis.
• Maintain and use laboratory equipment, including chemistry analyzers, ion-specific electrodes, osmometers, and other analyzers.
• Perform antibody screening, antibody identification, and cross-matching procedures for blood and blood-component transfusions.
• Identify antibodies in donor or patient blood that could cause adverse transfusion reactions.
• Notify nursing units and/or physicians of critical laboratory values.
• Implement new testing methods, products, and instrumentation as appropriate to keep the department current with technology.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine plans, subject to eligibility.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
• Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
• Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree