Medical Lab Scientist

About the role

Located in the heart of Washington, Confluence Health serves communities surrounded by open skies, snow-capped mountains, and high-desert lakes and rivers. We are home to orchards, farms, and small communities, and we actively support quality of life through our community support program and individual involvement.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine and complex laboratory tests for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.
• Interpret test results and operate laboratory instruments.
• Support clients as they access laboratory services.
• Oversee daily laboratory practices for the assigned section, including procedure documentation, quality assurance, quality control monitoring, instrument maintenance, competency and proficiency programs, staff training, and preparation for certification, licensure, and accreditation processes.
• Analyze and troubleshoot chemical and biological reactions to solve complex pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical problems.
• Effectively and efficiently report analyzed data to lab managers, MLS technical consultants, providers, and pathologists.
• Assess competency of MLT and MLS employees.
• Assist MLS Technical Consultants in providing effective training to new employees and students.
• Perform standard laboratory analyses accurately according to published procedures and turnaround times.
• Validate results, including recognizing questionable results, investigating causes, and taking appropriate action regarding release of test results.
• Communicate written and verbal information to customers regarding appropriate specimen collection, transport, and test methodology.
• Interpret test results and handle client service issues at all levels appropriately, courteously, and effectively with a customer focus.
• Interpret, initiate, and comply with regulatory guidelines as required by regulatory agencies.
• Display competency in Chemistry, Hematology, Immunology, Blood Banking, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, and Urinalysis.
• Utilize critical thinking for problem solving and multitask effectively and accurately in a stressful environment.
• Maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrate Standards of Behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance at all times.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical, biological, or medical technology from an accredited institution, or equivalent education.
• Certification as MLS (ASCP), or MT (ASCP), or equivalent.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Accounts
• Paid Time Off
• Generous Retirement Plans
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Gym Membership Discount
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Adoption Assistance
• Shift Differential

Pay

Salary Range: $39.33 – $61.57 per hour

Up to $10,000 in Sign-On & Retention Bonuses (external applicants only; requires 1-year commitment to Confluence Health).