Medical Laboratory Scientist
About The Position
At CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy, the Medical Laboratory Scientist performs complex laboratory testing to provide accurate and timely results that support patient diagnosis and treatment. The role carries out 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, technical proficiency, problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to accuracy and regulatory compliance. The work is based at an academic medical center and Level I trauma center focused on patient-centered care. The campus provides trauma, heart and vascular, emergency, surgical, maternity, cancer, and diagnostic imaging services. Eligible new hires may receive a $4,800 sign-on bonus and $10,000 in loan forgiveness, subject to eligibility requirements.
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.
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 clinically correlating 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, including contacting instrument vendors for assistance or repairs.
- Perform required calibration and quality control procedures and maintain records to ensure testing remains within established parameters.
- Perform assigned proficiency testing and review results with laboratory clinical leaders.
- Assist with evaluating and generating compliant documentation for validation of new procedures and equipment.
Benefits
- $4,800 sign-on bonus for eligible new hires.
- $10,000 loan forgiveness for eligible new hires.
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Job Type
Full-time
