Medical Laboratory Scientist - Blood Bank

Providence • Portland, OR

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Medical Laboratory Scientist for the Regional Blood Bank at Providence Health Plaza in Portland, OR. Per Diem/Variable Shift. The Medical Technologist/Clinical Laboratory Scientist Journeyman is responsible for the accurate and timely reporting of high complexity laboratory test results with minimal supervision. MT/CLS JRN personnel are capable of performing pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical duties including specimen evaluation, data analysis, and instrument maintenance and problem resolution. They often work with acute-care and outpatient caregivers, along with other Laboratory Services staff in performing their duties. Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Portland Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Science from a NAACLS accredited MLS program, or Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical, Physical, Biological, or Clinical Laboratory Sciences.
• Upon hire: National Medical Laboratory Scientist - American Society for Clinical Pathology, or
• Upon hire: National Clinical Laboratory Scientist - American Society for Clinical Pathology, or
• Upon hire: National Medical Technologist - American Society for Clinical Pathology, or
• Upon hire: National Medical Technologist - American Medical Technologists, or
• Upon hire: National Medical Laboratory Scientist - American Medical Technologist
• 1 year experience as a Medical Laboratory Scientist in a department in the laboratory or exceeds principal duties and functions in the MLS I job description.

Nice To Haves

• 3 years clinical laboratory experience in a moderate and high complexity laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Accurate and timely reporting of high complexity laboratory test results with minimal supervision.
• Performing pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical duties including specimen evaluation, data analysis, and instrument maintenance and problem resolution.
• Working with acute-care and outpatient caregivers, along with other Laboratory Services staff in performing their duties.

Benefits

• Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security.
• We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.
• Accepting a new position at another facility that is part of the Providence family of organizations may change your current benefits.
• Changes in benefits, including paid time-off, happen for various reasons. These reasons can include changes of Legal Employer, FTE, Union, location, time-off plan policies, availability of health and welfare benefit plan offerings, and other various reasons.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level