Medical Laboratory Scientist

About the role

Mercy Gilbert Medical Center is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to join our team. This role is full-time, night shift, and operates Friday - Sunday (6:00pm - 6:30am).

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.
• Assists 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.

Preferred

• ASCP

Qualifications

• Strong scientific foundation.
• Advanced technical proficiency.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Commitment to accuracy and regulatory adherence.

Skills

• Proficiency in laboratory instrumentation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

CommonSpirit Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s), and more. For more details, please refer to the Total Rewards section.

Pay

The posted compensation range is $30.91 - $45.98 /hour, reflecting the lowest to highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting.

Schedule

This role operates Friday - Sunday (6:00pm - 6:30am) on a night shift schedule.

Category

Laboratory