Medical Lab Scientist PRN

HCA Healthcare • Anchorage, AK

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Alaska Regional Hospital is seeking a PRN Medical Lab Scientist to join its Laboratory team. The role supports multiple departments by performing reliable laboratory testing and contributing to patient care through compassionate, professional interactions. The Medical Lab Scientist receives blood specimens; performs blood tests and evaluates blood-cell morphology; and conducts routine and special clinical laboratory tests using automated equipment, manual methods, and microscopic analysis. The position also involves maintaining and operating laboratory equipment, performing blood bank testing, notifying nursing units or physicians of critical results, and implementing appropriate new testing methods, products, and instrumentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology (MT), Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), or a related science, including a practical training program; an associate’s degree is acceptable with appropriate years of experience.
• Nationally recognized certification as a Medical Technologist (MT/MLS or MLT) from the American Society for Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of laboratory experience.
• American Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS or BCLS) course and certification.

Responsibilities

• Receive blood specimens, perform blood tests, and study the morphology of blood components.
• Perform routine and special clinical laboratory tests in multiple laboratory sections using automated equipment, manual testing, and microscopic analysis.
• Maintain and use laboratory equipment, including automated analyzers, chemistry analyzers, ion-specific electrodes, and osmometers.
• Perform antibody screening, antibody identification, and cross-matching procedures for the administration of blood and blood components.
• Identify antibodies in donor or patient blood that could react adversely during transfusion.
• 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

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
• 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 and flexible spending accounts.
• 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