Medical Laboratory Scientist II

About the role

The Medical Laboratory Scientist II at CHI Health Lakeside is a critical diagnostic expert responsible for performing complex laboratory tests to ensure accurate, timely results vital for patient diagnosis and treatment. This role involves executing a wide range of analytical procedures across various lab disciplines, analyzing specimens, operating/maintaining instruments, interpreting results, and conducting quality control.

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.
• Acts as a 'group leader' by assisting other staff members in work duties as needed to ensure a smooth workflow in the department.
• Ensures that major automated equipment is operational by performing required maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting procedures; including contacting of instrument vendor for assistance or repair. May receive or have extended instrument training to function as an instrument lead for the department. Trains new employees and students in the department.
• Performs proficiency testing as assigned and review results with laboratory clinical leaders.
• Affords assistance with test or equipment validations. Helps with training, validation records and documentation.
• Participates in opportunities for continuing education and/or teaching, training according to the Section Performance Standards to enhance technical skills of students, trainees, coworkers, and self.
• Responsible for inventory of supplies, including providing assistance with monitoring supplies, ordering, and placing received supplies into storage. May assists department inventory supplies as primary inventory control.

Requirements

• Bachelor's of Science in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA and 2 years experience in a clinical laboratory.

Preferred

• Medical Laboratory Scientist or Med Technologist ASCP certification, or related.

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 procedures.
• Ability to maintain high standards of quality control.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements.

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 $32.30 - $48.05 /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

The Medical Laboratory Scientist II works a 40-hour week, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 am to 2:30 pm, with rotating weekends.