Medical Laboratory Scientist - MULTIPLE OPENINGS AVAILABLE

Lake Health District • Lakeview, OR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We have multiple openings for a Medical Laboratory Scientist. This role involves conducting a wide range of routine and complex laboratory diagnostic tests and procedures. Responsibilities include specimen handling, performing various tests (chemical, bacteriological, immunological, serological), operating laboratory equipment, and documenting results. The position also requires staying current with regulations, adhering to safety protocols, and collaborating with physicians. This role is part of a shared on-call rotation and involves potential exposure to infectious specimens.

Requirements

• Board Certification by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or American Medical Technologists (AMT)
• All experience, skills and requirements may be gained concurrently.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine and complex laboratory diagnostic tests and procedures.
• Collect, test, and store blood; maintain blood bank records; perform blood bank procedures.
• Perform and observe chemical tests on patient's specimens and record all results.
• Use and maintain all laboratory equipment.
• Receive blood specimens, perform blood tests and study morphology of blood components.
• Perform bacteriological tests on body fluids, exudates, skin scrapings and surgical specimens.
• Perform immunological and serological tests on body fluids and other specimens and document all test results.
• Perform venipunctures and skin punctures based on thorough knowledge of test requirements; assist in clinical laboratory sample reference preparation.
• Remain current on State and Federal regulations related to position and duties.
• Follow all protocols regarding safety precautions as defined by facility policy and OSHA regulations.
• Study blood samples for use in transfusions by identifying the number of cells, the cell morphology or the blood group, blood type, and compatibility with other blood types.
• Operate sophisticated laboratory equipment, such as microscopes and cell counters.
• Discuss results and findings of laboratory tests and procedures with physicians.
• Participate in shared on-call rotation outside of normal staffing hours, including weekends, nights, and holidays.
• Exposure to infectious specimens/potential infections via patient contact during specimen collection.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account option
• Employer-paid basic life, accidental death, and long-term disability insurance
• A confidential Employee Assistance Program through Canopy Wellbeing
• Eligible for pension plan after completing one year of employment
• Option to contribute to a 403(b) retirement plan
• Retention Bonus $2,000 retention bonus after completing three years of full-time employment. After that, $3,000 retention bonus upon completing each five-year period.

What This Job Offers

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