Medical Laboratory Scientist Microbiology

About the role

The Medical Laboratory Scientist Microbiology at St Joseph Medical Center will perform and report a variety of laboratory tests on patient specimens, ensuring accurate and timely results. Key responsibilities include executing analytical procedures, maintaining equipment, conducting quality control, and assisting in the validation of new procedures.

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 degree in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA.
• International Medical Laboratory Scientist, preferred.
• Blood Banking, preferred.
• Chemistry - ASCP, preferred.
• Clinical Laboratory Scientist, preferred.
• Clinical Laboratory Technologist, preferred.
• Technologist in Molecular Biology, preferred.
• Medical Laboratory Scientist - Med Technologist, preferred.
• Medical Technologist AAB, preferred.
• Technologist in Microbiology, preferred.
• Medical Technologist AMT, preferred.
• Specialist in Hematology, preferred.
• Specialist in Microbiobiology, preferred.
• Med Technologist - ASCP, preferred.
• Histotechnologist, preferred.

Qualifications

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

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Knowledge of laboratory equipment and techniques
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Benefits

• Medical
• Prescription Drug
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Roth 401(k)
• Traditional 401(k)
• Profit Sharing

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

Monday-Friday rotating weekends 3pm-2330.