Medical Lab Scientist
About The Position
The Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist performs laboratory tests of varying complexity to support the diagnosis and treatment of disease. The role performs testing across clinical laboratory departments, including Hematology, Chemistry, Microbiology, and Transfusion, and serves as a technical resource to clinical staff, coworkers, and other departments. The scientist supports accurate results through quality control, proficiency testing, calibrations, record review, instrument maintenance, and troubleshooting results and analyzers. This position is based at the Saratoga Springs ED in Saratoga Springs, Utah, and is benefits eligible. The scheduled weekly hours are 20, with evening shift details. The hourly pay range is $35.60–$54.93, with the actual rate dependent on experience.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in clinical laboratory/medical technology science, or in chemical, physical, biological, or equivalent science, from an accredited institution; required.
- 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.
- 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 by an acceptable agency approved by Laboratory Quality Assurance.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers at sites that require certification.
- Skills include critical thinking, communication, teamwork, active listening, quality control analysis, operations monitoring, science, and time management.
Responsibilities
- Conduct tests on blood, tissue, and other body fluids to help diagnose medical conditions.
- Interpret and analyze test results to provide accurate and reliable data for diagnosis and treatment.
- Operate, maintain, and calibrate laboratory equipment and instruments.
- Implement and monitor quality control procedures to ensure accurate and reliable test results.
- Collect, prepare, and handle biological samples according to protocols to avoid contamination and degradation.
- Record test results accurately and prepare 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 about test results and patient care decisions.
- Perform quality control, proficiency testing, calibrations, record review, instrument maintenance, and results or analyzer troubleshooting.
Benefits
- Benefits eligible; the employer describes a comprehensive benefits package covering programs intended to support well-being and wellness.
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Job Type
Part-time
