Medical Laboratory Scientist Nights

HCA Healthcare•Independence, MO

About The Position

The Medical Laboratory Scientist conducts routine and complex laboratory tests in toxicology, chemistry, hematology, immunology, and/or microbiology to support patient diagnosis and treatment. The role performs laboratory procedures across one or more sections and produces accurate results in areas such as hematology, serology, chemistry, blood bank, coagulation, urinalysis, and microbiology. It also maintains quality results by running standards and controls, calibrating equipment according to approved testing procedures, performing routine equipment maintenance, and monitoring quality control measures and protocols.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in laboratory science or a related science.
Blood bank experience is required.
Hold an accepted certification or be registry/certification eligible. Accepted credentials include MT (ASCP), CLS (NCA), MLS (ASCP), or, as appropriate, BB(ASCP), C(ASCP), I(ASCP), H(ASCP), or M(ASCP), or equivalent.
Obtain registry or certification within one year of hire if not already held.

Nice To Haves

ASCP and AMT certification are preferred.
Experience in more than one laboratory area, including hematology, serology, chemistry, blood bank, coagulation, urinalysis, or microbiology.

Responsibilities

Perform chemical, bacteriological, serological, and microscopic procedures in one or more laboratory sections.
Produce accurate results in hematology, serology, chemistry, blood bank, coagulation, urinalysis, microbiology, and other designated areas.
Run standards and controls, calibrate equipment using approved testing procedures, verify equipment function through routine maintenance, and monitor quality control measures and protocols.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Flexible spending accounts.
Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.