Medical Laboratory Scientist
About The Position
The Medical Laboratory Scientist at Providence St. Mary Medical Center in Apple Valley, California, is responsible for the accurate and timely reporting of high-complexity laboratory test results with minimal supervision. The role performs pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical duties, including specimen evaluation, data analysis, instrument maintenance, and problem resolution. The scientist works with acute-care and outpatient caregivers and other Laboratory Services staff. Employees are expected to contribute to a team-oriented environment and reflect Providence Health and Services’ mission, philosophy, and core values of respect, compassion, justice, excellence, and stewardship. Providence St. Mary Medical Center has served the community since 1956 and is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the best regional hospitals in six types of care. The position is full-time and works 8-hour evening shifts. Providence describes its culture as patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect, and says it empowers caregivers and offers benefits designed to support employees and their families.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- 16 semester units or equivalent quarter units of chemistry, including clinical chemistry or analytical chemistry.
- 18 semester units or equivalent quarter units of biology, including hematology, immunology, and medical microbiology.
- 3 semester units or equivalent quarter units of physics, including light and electricity.
- California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License upon hire.
- One-year internship as a prerequisite to the state exam.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of clinical laboratory experience in a hospital setting.
Responsibilities
- Accurately and promptly report high-complexity laboratory test results with minimal supervision.
- Perform pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical laboratory duties.
- Evaluate specimens and analyze data.
- Maintain instruments and resolve problems.
- Work with acute-care and outpatient caregivers and other Laboratory Services staff.
- Perform duties in a manner that supports teamwork and reflects Providence’s mission, philosophy, and core values.
Benefits
- Benefits designed to support employees and their families in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
