Medical Lab Scientist

Intermountain Health

2d•$29 - $55•Onsite

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 position supports accurate patient results through quality control, proficiency testing, calibrations, record review, instrument maintenance, and troubleshooting results and analyzers. Candidates may be considered for either a registered or unregistered Medical Lab Scientist role. The position is based at Intermountain Health Cassia Regional Hospital in Burley, Idaho, and is scheduled for overnight shifts on a 7-on/7-off rotation. The position offers a sign-on bonus of up to $2,500. Registered candidates have a stated hourly range of $35.60–$54.93; the unregistered role has a stated range of $29.43–$45.39, with actual pay dependent on experience.

Requirements

For the registered role: bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory/medical technology science, chemical, physical, biological, or equivalent from an accredited institution; relevant degrees may be subject to education verification and transcript/credit evaluation.
For the registered role, 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.
For the registered role: Medical Technologist/Medical Lab Scientist ASCP certification or equivalent certification approved by the Manager and Human Resources; certification must be maintained.
For the unregistered role: bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory/medical technology science, chemical, physical, biological, or equivalent from an accredited institution; education will be verified through transcript/credit evaluation.
For the unregistered role: bachelor's degree must be completed within 30 days of hire, and the candidate must meet CLIA requirements for high-complexity testing.
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 for the registered role; Montana applicants must have state licensure for the unregistered role.
Foreign applicants must submit a foreign transcript evaluation by an agency accepted by Laboratory Quality Assurance.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers is required at sites that require certification.
Skills include critical thinking, communication, teamwork, active listening, quality control analysis, operations monitoring, science, and time management.

Nice To Haves

One year of laboratory experience is preferred for the unregistered role.
Military training and experience may substitute for the bachelor's degree for the unregistered role.

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 diagnosis and treatment.
Operate, calibrate, and maintain laboratory equipment and instruments.
Implement and monitor quality control procedures to ensure accurate and reliable results.
Collect, prepare, and handle biological samples according to protocols that prevent contamination and degradation.
Record test results accurately and prepare detailed reports for healthcare providers.
Follow safety protocols and guidelines to maintain a safe laboratory environment.
Identify and resolve technical problems with laboratory equipment.
Collaborate with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals regarding test results and patient care decisions.
Perform testing in clinical laboratory departments such as Hematology, Chemistry, Microbiology, and Transfusion.
Support accurate results through proficiency testing, calibrations, record review, instrument maintenance, and results/analyzer troubleshooting.