Medical Lab Scientist

HCA Healthcare • Anchorage, AK

21h

About The Position

The Medical Lab Scientist is an integral member of the Laboratory team at Alaska Regional Hospital, supporting multiple departments through reliable testing and professional, compassionate interactions. The role involves receiving and testing blood specimens, performing routine and specialized clinical laboratory tests, and producing data used to diagnose and treat disease. Testing is performed across several laboratory sections using automated equipment, manual methods, and microscopic analysis.

The position also includes operating and maintaining laboratory equipment, performing blood-bank procedures such as antibody screening and identification and cross-matching, and reporting critical laboratory values to nursing units or physicians. The scientist helps keep the department current by implementing appropriate testing methods, products, and instrumentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology (MT), Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), or related sciences, including a practical training program; an associate 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.
• Three to five 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 specialized clinical laboratory tests across several laboratory sections using automated equipment, manual testing, and microscopic analysis.
• Maintain and use laboratory equipment, including automated and chemistry analyzers, ion-specific electrodes, osmometers, and other analyzers.
• 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 appropriate new testing methods, products, and instrumentation to keep the department current with technology.

Benefits

• Comprehensive 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, 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

• Job Type: Full-time