BMC LAB - MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST

MOUNTAIN VIEW HOSPITAL LLC • Blackfoot, ID

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Mountain View Hospital is looking for a Medical Laboratory Scientist to join our team! JOB SUMMARY: The Medical Lab Scientist organizes and performs the daily activities of his or her assigned section(s) - Chemistry, Blood Bank, Hematology, Microbiology and/or Immunology. The MLS is responsible for performing the daily activities, ensuring the validity of test results, and performing quality control procedures for the specific section(s) to which he/she is assigned. He/she must provide excellent customer service on the phone and in person, to patients, physicians, and other medical staff. MLSs must work well under pressure, troubleshoot analyzers and equipment, prioritize specimens (STAT, Urgent, Routine, etc.), multitask, and be flexible in order to fill staffing needs. ABOUT MOUNTAIN VIEW: Mountain View Hospital and our 29 affiliate clinics are committed to providing compassionate, cutting edge care to our patients. We serve the entire Snake River Valley – all the way from Pocatello to Rexburg. Our medical capabilities span everything from wound care to urgent care, oncology to neurology, physical therapy to speech therapy, a Level III NICU, robust robotic surgery department and a continuously expanding rural health practice. Our work environment is mission driven, people-centric and supportive. It is what sets apart and makes people excited to come to work each day. If you are looking for a career where you can make a difference in your community, we invite you to apply.

Requirements

• BS in Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Laboratory Science with MLS/MT/CLS national certification or equivalent
• Current BLS Certification
• Valid driver’s license
• New graduates must be registry eligible & sit for the board of certification exam within 6 months of hire
• Must obtain a national certification within 1 year of hire
• Computer skills, Microsoft knowledge, deep understanding for all lab machines, controls, and calibrations
• Must have the sensitivity, maturity, and ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing

Nice To Haves

• Five years’ experience in lab services and management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and performs the daily activities of his or her assigned section(s) - Chemistry, Blood Bank, Hematology, Microbiology and/or Immunology
• Responsible for performing the daily activities, ensuring the validity of test results, and performing quality control procedures for the specific section(s) to which he/she is assigned
• Provide excellent customer service on the phone and in person, to patients, physicians, and other medical staff
• Work well under pressure, troubleshoot analyzers and equipment, prioritize specimens (STAT, Urgent, Routine, etc.), multitask, and be flexible in order to fill staffing needs

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (vacation, holidays and sick days) and Medical Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans (401K with up to 6% match)
• Earned Quarterly Bonus Program
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Discount for medically necessary procedures performed at Mountain View Hospital and Idaho Falls Community Hospital
• Please note benefits are based on eligibility according to full-time, part-time or PRN status classification.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees