Medical Laboratory Scientist ASCP PRN

HCA Healthcare • Salt Lake, UT

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About The Position

St. Mark’s Hospital is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to join its Laboratory team. The role supports multiple hospital departments by performing reliable clinical testing and contributing to patient care through professional interactions. The position involves receiving and testing blood specimens, examining blood components, conducting routine and specialized laboratory tests, and supporting diagnosis and treatment of disease. Testing may use automated equipment, manual methods, and microscopic analysis. The scientist also performs blood-bank procedures, communicates critical results, maintains laboratory equipment, and helps keep the department’s testing methods and instrumentation current.

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 required coursework.
• Nationally recognized Medical Technologist (MT/MLS or MLT) certification from 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 special clinical laboratory tests in one or more laboratory sections using automated equipment, manual testing, and microscopic analysis.
• 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 transfusion of blood and blood components.
• Identify antibodies in donor or patient blood that could react adversely during transfusion.
• Notify nursing units and/or physicians of critical laboratory values.
• Implement new testing methods, products, and instrumentation as appropriate to keep the department current with technology.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree