Medical Laboratory Scientist

CommonSpirit Health • Pendleton, OR

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About The Position

As a Medical Laboratory Scientist, you will perform complex laboratory testing and provide accurate, timely results that support patient diagnosis and treatment. The role covers multiple laboratory disciplines, including hematology, chemistry, and microbiology. Duties include analyzing specimens, operating and maintaining instruments, interpreting results, and conducting quality-control activities. Success requires a strong scientific foundation, advanced technical proficiency, problem-solving ability, meticulous attention to detail, and a commitment to accuracy and regulatory compliance.

You will perform and report waived, moderately complex, and highly complex procedures according to the Section’s Standard Operating Procedures. You will support patient care through clinical correlation of results, recognition of patterns of bias, prompt notification of appropriate caregivers about critical values, and completion of testing within established turnaround times. You will also maintain and troubleshoot automated equipment, perform calibration and quality-control procedures, keep required records, complete proficiency testing, and assist with compliant validation documentation for new procedures and equipment.

CHI St. Anthony Hospital is a faith-based acute-care, critical-access hospital and healthcare campus serving the Pendleton, Oregon area. It is a member of CommonSpirit Health.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred certifications or qualifications listed include International Medical Laboratory Scientist; Blood Banking; Chemistry; ASCP Clinical Laboratory Scientist; Clinical Laboratory Technologist; Technologist in Molecular Biology; Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Technologist; AAB Technologist in Microbiology; AMT Specialist in Hematology; Specialist in Microbiology; Med Technologist – ASCP; and Histotechnologist.

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 meeting established turnaround times.
• Perform required maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting on automated equipment, including contacting instrument vendors for assistance or repairs.
• Perform 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 in evaluating and preparing compliant documentation for validation of new procedures and equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time