Medical Lab Scientist

Intermountain Health

5d • $36 - $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 scientist supports accurate patient results through quality control, proficiency testing, calibrations, record review, instrument maintenance, and troubleshooting of results and analyzers.

The position conducts and analyzes tests on blood, tissue, and other body fluids; prepares and handles biological samples; operates and maintains laboratory equipment; records results and prepares reports; and collaborates with healthcare professionals in patient care decisions. It also involves adhering to laboratory safety protocols and resolving equipment issues.

This is a benefits-eligible position at Intermountain Health Utah Valley Hospital in Provo, Utah. The scheduled shift is 1:15 p.m. to 9:45 p.m., Monday through Friday, with rotating weekends and holidays. The schedule is 40 hours per week. The listed hourly range is $35.60–$54.93, with the actual rate depending on experience. An eligible hire may receive a sign-on bonus of up to $2,500.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory/medical technology science, or in chemical, physical, biological, or equivalent science, from an accredited institution; applicants with a chemical, physical, biological, or equivalent science degree are subject to education verification, which may include transcript or credit evaluation by Laboratory Services Quality Assurance leadership.
• 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 to remain in the job.
• Flexibility to work shifts that 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 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.
• Ability to meet the role's physical requirements, including visual and auditory demands, manual dexterity, lifting and moving supplies or patients, walking, pushing and pulling equipment, and potentially standing for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory tests on blood, tissue, and other body fluids to help diagnose medical conditions.
• Analyze test results and provide accurate, reliable data for diagnosis and treatment.
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Implement and monitor quality control procedures.
• Collect, prepare, and handle biological samples according to protocols that prevent contamination and degradation.
• Accurately record test results and prepare reports for healthcare providers.
• Follow safety protocols 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 support patient care decisions.
• Perform testing in clinical laboratory departments such as Hematology, Chemistry, Microbiology, and Transfusion.
• Conduct proficiency testing, review records, and troubleshoot results and analyzers.

Benefits

• Benefits-eligible position with a comprehensive benefits package described as supporting well-being across mind, body, and spirit.
• Sign-on bonus of up to $2,500.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time