Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - Memorial Regional Medical Center

About the role

Bon Secours is a faith-based and patient-focused organization dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of all people through exceptional patient care. The Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) plays a crucial role in ensuring patient safety and providing accurate laboratory results.

Responsibilities

• Performs analytical tests on biological specimens in a timely, efficient, and accurate manner in compliance with documented laboratory procedures
• Determines acceptability of specimens by performing visual inspections or recognizing abnormal/unusual results
• Recognizes factors that affect measurements and results and takes appropriate action according to protocols
• Maintains quality control for all testing and ensures results are released only after meeting established ranges
• Maintains a safe and efficient work environment by performing equipment checks, cleaning work area, monitoring temperatures following hospital policies, and troubleshooting laboratory equipment

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Laboratory Science, Biomedical Science, Biology, or Biochemistry from a CLIA-approved program
• Certification: MLS Medical Lab Scientist Certification or eligibility from a nationally recognized certification agency (preferably ASCP)
• Experience: Completion of an externship program (preferred)

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to provide quality, error-free work in a fast-paced environment
• Engage with staff and patients in a professional manner

Benefits

As a Bon Secours Mercy Health associate, you'll enjoy competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and a 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible). Additional benefits include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources, and discounts. Paid time off, parental leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders, tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support are also available.

Our benefits are designed to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.