Medical Lab Scientist PRN

Intermountain Health

3d • $36 - $55 • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist performs a variety of laboratory tests of varying complexity to support the diagnosis and treatment of disease. The role may include testing in multiple clinical laboratory departments, including Hematology, Chemistry, Microbiology, and Transfusion. These scientists serve as technical experts to clinical staff, co-workers, and other departments and help ensure accurate results through quality control, proficiency testing, calibrations, record review, instrument maintenance, and troubleshooting results and analyzers.

The position is PRN at Platte Valley Hospital in Brighton, Colorado, with variable shifts and zero scheduled weekly hours. Intermountain will consider Registered Medical Lab Scientist and Registered Medical Lab Technician candidates. The position is not benefits eligible. The stated hourly range is $35.60–$54.93, with the actual rate dependent on experience; a separate range of $26.74–$41.28 based on experience is listed for Registered Medical Lab Technician candidates.

Requirements

• For the Registered Medical Lab Scientist role: A bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory/medical technology science or in chemical, physical, biological, or equivalent science from an accredited institution.
• Applicants using a chemical, physical, biological science, or equivalent bachelor's degree are subject to education verification, which may include transcript or credit evaluation by Laboratory Services Quality Assurance leadership.
• Alternatively for the Registered Medical Lab Scientist role: 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.
• For the Registered Medical Lab Scientist role: Medical Technologist/Medical Lab Scientist ASCP certification or equivalent certification approved by the Manager and Human Resources; certification must be maintained.
• For the Registered Medical Lab Technician role: An associate degree or at least 60 semester hours of an accredited MLT program, along with national MLT certification (ASCP or approved accrediting agency) or equivalent military certification as determined by the Manager; degree must be from an accredited institution and education is verified.
• Alternatively for the Registered Medical Lab Technician role: Completion of coursework and internship requirements in a qualified MLT 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.
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, which may include weekends, holidays, nights, and on-call work for MLS candidates; weekends, holidays, and nights for MLT candidates.
• Montana applicants must have state licensure or temporary state licensure; Montana MLT site applicants may apply for temporary state licensure while waiting to sit for the BOC.
• Foreign applicants must submit a foreign transcript evaluation by an acceptable agency approved by Laboratory Quality Assurance.
• Basic Life Support certification for healthcare providers is required at sites that require certification.
• Critical thinking, communication, teamwork, active listening, quality control analysis, operations monitoring, science, and time management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with laboratory information systems.
• Experience in relevant areas of the clinical laboratory.
• Demonstrated ability to use laboratory systems, databases, and spreadsheets.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills using email, telephone, and in person.

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, ensuring proper calibration and function.
• Implement and monitor quality control procedures to support accurate and reliable test results.
• Collect, prepare, and handle biological samples according to protocols to avoid contamination and 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 assist with patient care decisions.
• Perform quality control, proficiency testing, calibrations, record reviews, instrument maintenance, and results and analyzer troubleshooting.

Benefits

• The position is not benefits eligible.
• The posting describes Intermountain's comprehensive benefits package generally, but does not specify which benefits apply to this position.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level