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. Responsibilities include executing tests across various disciplines, analyzing specimens, operating/maintaining instruments, interpreting results, conducting quality control, and providing crucial data for clinical decisions.

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 evaluating and generating 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

• Technical proficiency in various laboratory disciplines
• Ability to maintain and troubleshoot laboratory equipment
• Proficiency in quality control procedures
• Knowledge of proficiency testing protocols
• Strong communication and patient care skills

Benefits

• Medical
• Prescription Drug
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Retirement Plan Benefits

Pay

The posted compensation range of $38.46 - $64.70 /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

Variable