Medical Lab Scientist
About The Position
The Medical Lab Scientist is an integral member of Lakeview Hospital’s Laboratory team, supporting multiple departments and contributing to patient care through compassionate, professional interactions and reliable testing. The role involves receiving and testing blood specimens, analyzing blood components, and performing routine and specialized clinical laboratory testing using automated equipment, manual methods, and microscopic analysis. Test results are used to support the diagnosis and treatment of disease. The scientist maintains and operates laboratory equipment, performs blood bank testing such as antibody screening, antibody identification, and cross-matching, and identifies antibodies that could cause adverse transfusion reactions. The role also includes notifying nursing units and physicians about critical laboratory values and helping keep the department current by implementing appropriate testing methods, products, and instrumentation.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Medical Technology program (an associate degree is acceptable), and/or a Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology, Chemistry, or Biology with appropriate certification. Candidates may be hired before graduation after completing the required coursework.
- Nationally recognized Medical Technologist certification (MT/MLS or MLT) from the American Society for Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or equivalent; certification must be completed within three months of hire.
- American Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS or BCLS) course and certification.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience in a hospital or other clinical laboratory setting is preferred; new graduates will be considered.
Responsibilities
- Receive blood specimens, perform blood tests, and study the morphology of blood components.
- Perform routine and specialized clinical laboratory tests using automated equipment, manual testing, and microscopic analysis to produce data for diagnosing and treating disease.
- Maintain and use laboratory equipment, including chemistry analyzers, ion-specific electrodes, osmometers, and other analyzers.
- Perform antibody screening, antibody identification, and cross-matching procedures for blood and blood-component administration.
- 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
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
- Paid time off and 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
- Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, and dependent scholarships
- Fertility and family-building benefits
- Adoption assistance
- Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans
- Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling
- Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
