Medical Laboratory Scientist

CommonSpirit Health • Lincoln, NE

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About The Position

The Medical Laboratory Scientist is a diagnostic laboratory professional who performs complex testing to provide accurate, timely results that support patient diagnosis and treatment. The role performs analytical procedures across laboratory disciplines such as hematology, chemistry, and microbiology; analyzes specimens; operates and maintains instruments; interprets results; and conducts quality control. The position requires a strong scientific foundation, technical proficiency, problem-solving ability, meticulous attention to detail, and a commitment to accuracy and regulatory compliance.

The position is at CHI Health St. Elizabeth, a 260-bed, nonprofit regional medical center in Lincoln, Nebraska. The hospital provides services in newborn and pediatric care, women’s health, burn and wound care, cardiology, oncology, emergency medicine, orthopedics, and neuroscience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Lab Science, Medical Technology, or a related field defined by CLIA.
• Strong scientific foundation, advanced technical proficiency, problem-solving skills, and meticulous attention to detail.
• Commitment to accuracy and regulatory adherence.

Nice To Haves

• Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Technologist, or equivalent by ASCP.
• The employer may consider MLT-qualified Medical Laboratory Technician candidates for a similar position.

Responsibilities

• Perform and report waived, moderately complex, and highly complex tests on patient specimens in accordance with the Section’s Standard Operating Procedures.
• Support patient care by correlating clinical results, identifying patterns of bias, promptly notifying appropriate caregivers of critical values, and completing testing within established turnaround-time limits.
• Maintain major automated equipment through required maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting; contact instrument vendors for assistance or repairs when needed.
• Perform required calibration and quality control procedures and maintain records to ensure tests are performed within established parameters.
• Perform assigned proficiency testing and review results with laboratory clinical leaders.
• Assist in evaluating and generating compliant documentation for validation of new procedures and equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time