Medical Laboratory Scientist
About Us
Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 158 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.
The posted compensation range
The posted compensation range of $29.95 - $42.08 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting.
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
- Affords assistance 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 or
- Blood Banking, upon hire or
- Chemistry - ASCP, upon hire or
- Clinical Laboratory Scientist, upon hire or
- Clinical Laboratory Technologist, upon hire or
- Technologist in Molecular Biology, upon hire or
- Medical Laboratory Scientist - Med Technologist, upon hire or
- Medical Technologist AAB, upon hire or
- Technologist in Microbiology, upon hire or
- Medical Technologist AMT, upon hire or
- Specialist in Hematology, upon hire or
- Specialist in Microbiobiology, upon hire or
- Med Technologist - ASCP, upon hire or
- Histotechnologist, upon hire
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Completion of a recognized Medical Laboratory Scientist program
- Current certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Technologist (MT) from a recognized accrediting body
- Knowledge of CLIA regulations and guidelines
- Ability to perform complex laboratory tests accurately and efficiently
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Compliance with all regulatory requirements
Skills
- Proficiency in laboratory instrumentation
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Effective time management and organizational skills
Benefits
Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time.
Pay
The posted compensation range of $29.95 - $42.08 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting.
Schedule
Hours/Pay Period: 0
Weekly Schedule: 4p-midnight 2 shifts each week
Shift: Evening
Remote: No