LABORATORY - MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST - NIGHT SHIFT

MOUNTAIN VIEW HOSPITAL LLC • Idaho Falls, ID

57d • Onsite

About The Position

Mountain View Hospital is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform daily laboratory activities in Chemistry, Blood Bank, Hematology, Microbiology, and/or Immunology. The role ensures the validity of test results through analyzer calibrations, quality controls, routine maintenance, and manual testing. It also provides customer service to patients, physicians, and other medical staff, and requires troubleshooting equipment, prioritizing specimens, multitasking, and flexibility to meet laboratory needs.

The position may rotate among laboratory departments or shifts as needed. The scientist works with laboratory colleagues and the broader health care team to provide timely service and accurate results, maintain confidentiality and compliance, and support patient care. Mountain View Hospital describes its work environment as mission-driven, people-centric, and supportive.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Laboratory Science, with national MLS/MT/CLS 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, and obtain national certification within 1 year of hire.
• Basic computer knowledge, including Word and Excel, and skills in laboratory information systems.
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing, and communicate clearly and concisely.
• General math skills.
• Ability to make sound judgments, stay organized, multitask, and think critically.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work well with others as a flexible team player.
• Customer-focused approach and ability to build strong customer relationships.
• Ability to use data and logic to solve difficult challenges; maintain functional and technical knowledge; achieve goals; work logically and systematically; manage time and workload; deliver accurate work; prioritize; and handle emergency or crisis situations calmly and professionally.

Nice To Haves

• One to two years of experience, including a practical training program, preferred.
• Previous experience in microbiology and blood banking is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine laboratory tests according to standard operating procedures and report results.
• Follow quality assurance and quality control procedures for all testing.
• Correlate clinical information and previous laboratory results, and report discrepancies to the Department Lead or Laboratory Supervisor.
• Consult the Department Lead or Laboratory Supervisor before acting when no preset decision-making criteria are available.
• Collect specimens and direct specimen collection, ensuring proper patient identification, priority status, and compliance with safety and infection-control policies.
• Maintain and operate laboratory equipment, detect malfunctions by reviewing instrument results, and troubleshoot with assistance from technologists or service representatives.
• Ensure appropriate laboratory supplies are available in the assigned area or department.
• Rotate to other laboratory departments or shifts as necessary, including Chemistry, Blood Bank, Hematology/Coagulation, and Microbiology.
• Train or instruct laboratory personnel in assigned tests and procedures.
• Participate in Quality Management activities, including reagent QC, equipment maintenance, and documenting control values.
• Collect, evaluate, and report quality-management data to monitor and improve laboratory performance.
• Attend continuing education programs to monitor proficiency, expand knowledge, and maintain professional excellence.
• Share knowledge and provide clinical orientation to laboratory team members; train students or new employees as assigned.
• Work with laboratory personnel to ensure timely client service and accurate test results.
• Participate in the Job Competency/Skills Check program.
• Maintain communication with supervisors, pathologists, fellow employees, and the health care team, sharing pertinent information in a clinically relevant time frame.
• Deliver age-appropriate care for the patient population.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and comply with safety, legal, and other requirements.
• Write and update laboratory procedures under supervision as required.
• Maintain reliable attendance and comply with company attendance guidelines.
• Perform other duties and tasks that promote smooth operations.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick days
• Medical paid time off
• Retirement plans, including a 401(k) with up to 6% match
• Earned quarterly bonus program
• Education reimbursement program
• Discounts for medically necessary procedures performed at Mountain View Hospital and Idaho Falls Community Hospital

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time