Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)
About The Position
Harney District Hospital is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) to join its laboratory team in Burns, Oregon. The role serves as a generalist across multiple areas of laboratory medicine in a rural, 25-bed Critical Access Hospital. The MLS performs varied testing that supports patient diagnosis and treatment, using automated instrumentation and manual methods. The position also includes high-complexity testing, assistance with blood bank services, analyzer troubleshooting, quality control, and contributions to the overall operation of the laboratory. The work offers variety and autonomy, with a direct impact on patients in the surrounding community and collaboration with a dedicated healthcare team.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Science, or a related field.
- Current Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist certification through ASCP or AMT, or qualification under applicable CLIA certification requirements.
- Recent graduates of an approved medical technology program may be considered with an ASCP or AMT certification application in process, provided certification is obtained within the required timeframe.
- Provide documentation of highest academic achievement, including a diploma or official transcript, at the time of hire as required by CLIA.
- Experience as a laboratory generalist.
- Ability to work independently.
- Comfort performing high-complexity testing and knowledge of blood bank procedures.
- Skill with laboratory instrumentation and basic analyzer troubleshooting.
- Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and patient safety.
- Ability to perform phlebotomy when needed.
- Adaptability and willingness to learn new procedures, equipment, and testing methods.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to seek out technical resources and assistance when needed.
Responsibilities
- Perform a variety of laboratory testing to support patient diagnosis and treatment.
- Perform high-complexity testing using automated instrumentation and manual methods.
- Assist with blood bank services.
- Troubleshoot laboratory analyzers.
- Perform quality control.
- Contribute to the overall operation of the laboratory.
- Perform phlebotomy when needed.
- Learn new procedures, equipment, and testing methods as needed.
- Seek technical resources and assistance when needed.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Choice of retirement plans
- Generous paid time off
- Supportive, close-knit work environment
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Job Type
Full-time
