Medical Laboratory Scientist
About The Position
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform complex laboratory testing that supports patient diagnosis and treatment. The role conducts analytical procedures across laboratory disciplines such as hematology, chemistry, and microbiology; analyzes specimens; operates and maintains instruments; interprets results; and performs quality control. The position requires a strong scientific foundation, advanced technical proficiency, problem-solving ability, attention to detail, and a commitment to accuracy and regulatory compliance. The Medical Laboratory Scientist performs waived, moderately complex, and highly complex tests according to the Section’s Standard Operating Procedures, providing accurate and timely results. The role supports patient care through clinical correlation of results, recognition of patterns of bias, prompt notification of caregivers about critical values, and completion of testing within established turnaround times. It also maintains equipment through maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting; performs and documents quality control and calibration; completes assigned proficiency testing; and assists with compliant validation documentation for new procedures and equipment.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA, upon hire.
Nice To Haves
- International Medical Laboratory Scientist certification, upon hire.
- Blood Banking certification, upon hire.
- Chemistry - ASCP certification, upon hire.
- Clinical Laboratory Scientist certification, upon hire.
- Clinical Laboratory Technologist certification, upon hire.
- Technologist in Molecular Biology certification, upon hire.
- Medical Laboratory Scientist - Med Technologist certification, upon hire.
- Medical Technologist AAB certification, upon hire.
- Technologist in Microbiology certification, upon hire.
- Medical Technologist AMT certification, upon hire.
- Specialist in Hematology certification, upon hire.
- Specialist in Microbiology certification, upon hire.
- Med Technologist - ASCP certification, upon hire.
- Histotechnologist certification, upon hire.
Responsibilities
- Perform and report waived, moderately complex, and highly complex tests on patient specimens according to the Section’s Standard Operating Procedures.
- Support patient care through clinical correlation of results, identification of patterns of bias, rapid notification of appropriate caregivers of critical values, and completion of testing within established turnaround-time limits.
- Maintain major automated equipment by performing required maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting, including contacting instrument vendors for assistance or repair.
- Perform required calibration and quality-control procedures and maintain records demonstrating that tests are 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
