Medical Laboratory Scientist
About the role
The Medical Laboratory Scientist will perform and report a wide range of analytical procedures on patient specimens, ensuring accurate and timely results vital for patient diagnosis and treatment. They will also provide excellent patient care through clinical correlation of results, identify patterns of bias, notify appropriate caregivers of critical values, and complete testing within established turn-around-time limits.
Responsibilities
- Performs and reports waived, moderately complex, and highly complex test procedures on patient specimens adhering to the Section’s Standard Operating Procedures to ensure accurate and timely reporting
- Provides excellent patient care through clinical correlation of results, identification of patterns of bias, rapid notification of appropriate caregivers of critical values, and completion of testing within established turn-around-time limits
- Ensures that major automated equipment is operational by performing required maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting procedures; including contacting of instrument vendor for assistance or repair
- Performs required calibration and quality control procedures and maintains records to ensure tests are being performed within established parameters
- Performs proficiency testing as assigned and review results with laboratory clinical leaders
- Aids in evaluation and generation of compliant documentation for the validation of new procedures and equipment to provide the physician with the most current laboratory technology
Requirements
- Bachelor's of Science in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA., upon hire
- International Medical Laboratory Scientist, upon hire
- Blood Banking, upon hire
- Chemistry - ASCP, upon hire
- Clinical Laboratory Scientist, upon hire
- Clinical Laboratory Technologist, upon hire
- Technologist in Molecular Biology, upon hire
- Medical Laboratory Scientist - Med Technologist, upon hire
- Medical Technologist AAB, upon hire
- Technologist in Microbiology, upon hire
- Medical Technologist AMT, upon hire
- Specialist in Hematology, upon hire
- Specialist in Microbiobiology, upon hire
- Med Technologist - ASCP, upon hire
- Histotechnologist, upon hire
Qualifications
- Advanced technical proficiency
- Exceptional problem-solving skills
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Strong scientific foundation
- Commitment to accuracy and regulatory adherence
Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Technical proficiency
Benefits
CommonSpirit Health offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefits, and more. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards page.
Pay
The posted compensation range of $28.67 - $42.64 /hour is a reasonable estimate based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit Health may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.
Schedule
The Medical Laboratory Scientist works Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, with a night shift schedule.
Category
Laboratory