Medical Lab Scientist

Intermountain Health

3d • $36 - $55 • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist performs laboratory tests of varying complexity on blood, tissue, and other body fluids to support the diagnosis and treatment of disease. The role may perform testing across clinical laboratory departments such as Hematology, Chemistry, Microbiology, and Transfusion, and serves as a technical resource to clinical staff, coworkers, and other departments. Accurate results are supported through quality control, proficiency testing, calibrations, record review, instrument maintenance, and troubleshooting of results and analyzers. The position is at Intermountain Health Primary Children’s Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah, and is scheduled for overnight shifts on a 7-on/7-off rotation, with 35 scheduled weekly hours.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in clinical laboratory/medical technology science, or in chemical, physical, biological, or equivalent science, from an accredited institution; applicants with a chemical, physical, biological, or equivalent science bachelor’s degree may undergo education verification, including transcript or credit evaluation.
• Alternatively, completion of coursework and internship requirements in a qualified MLS program and eligibility to sit for the BOC; certification must be completed and documented within six months of hire to remain in the registered MLS role.
• Medical Technologist/Medical Lab Scientist ASCP certification or equivalent certification approved by the Manager and Human Resources; certification must be maintained to remain in the job.
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, which may include weekends, holidays, nights, and on-call.
• Montana applicants must have state licensure or temporary state licensure.
• Foreign applicants must submit a foreign transcript evaluation from an acceptable agency approved by Laboratory Quality Assurance.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers at sites that require certification.
• Skills in critical thinking, communication, teamwork, active listening, quality control analysis, operations monitoring, science, and time management.
• Ability to see and read information and labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, and identify equipment and supplies.
• Ability to communicate verbally and hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately.
• Manual dexterity to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision, including frequent computer use and typing.
• Ability to lift, bend, carry, walk, assist with patient transport or ambulation, and push or pull gurneys and portable equipment; may need to handle heavy items and stand stationary for extended periods.
• For roles requiring driving, ability to drive a vehicle and read signs and traffic signals while observing other vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory tests on blood, tissue, and other body fluids to help diagnose medical conditions.
• Analyze and interpret test results to provide accurate and reliable data for patient diagnosis and treatment.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment and instruments, including ensuring proper calibration and function.
• Implement and monitor quality control procedures to ensure test accuracy and reliability.
• Collect, prepare, and handle biological samples according to protocols to prevent contamination or degradation.
• Accurately record test results and prepare detailed reports for healthcare providers.
• Follow safety protocols and guidelines to maintain a safe and sterile laboratory environment.
• Identify and resolve technical problems with laboratory equipment.
• Collaborate with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to discuss test results and support patient care decisions.
• Perform quality control, proficiency testing, calibrations, record review, instrument maintenance, and troubleshooting of results and analyzers.

Benefits

• Benefits eligibility is available.
• Up to a $2,500 sign-on bonus.
• A comprehensive benefits package with programs intended to support well-being across physical, mental, and financial security, connection, and engagement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time