Medical Lab Scientist Intern PRN

About the role

As a Medical Laboratory Student Intern at Timpanogos Regional Hospital, you will join a highly functioning team that supports multiple departments with reliable testing and compassionate, professional interactions.

Responsibilities

• Inoculate and cultivate microbiological specimens from all body sites according to protocol.
• Prepare and interpret gram stains.
• Perform sensitivities on appropriate pathogens according to protocol.
• Discuss abnormal results and difficult analyses with the department supervisor.
• Perform microbiology kit testing (Strep A, Strep B, Influenza, RSV, CD toxin, Giardia antigen).
• Document results in the laboratory computer system.
• Perform and document quality control checks and instrument maintenance.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in an accredited Clinical Laboratory Science program and working toward an Associate or Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Laboratory Technician or Medical Technologist.
• Complete coursework from an eligible university (CLS major) and apply/be accepted to the internship.
• Ability to correctly and safely operate automated Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation, Transfusion Medicine, and Urinalysis equipment.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English with good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good computer knowledge and keyboarding skills required.
• Must successfully pass a color blindness test.

Benefits

Timpanogos Regional Hospital offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of our colleagues. Available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 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, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

About the organization

Timpanogos Regional Hospital is a full-service 122-plus bed hospital that has cared for residents of Utah County since 1998. As Utah County's only Top 100 hospital, we offer the latest advances in life-saving technology while delivering services with the compassion and personalized care of a community hospital. Our team of over 900 physicians, medical staff, and volunteers cares for over 30,000 patients per year.

Located in Orem, Utah, Timpanogos Regional Hospital is surrounded by family-friendly attractions, thrilling outdoor adventures, and a welcoming community. We are part of the HCA Healthcare network, which includes more than 300 affiliate facilities across the country, offering opportunities for travel and relocation.