Medical Laboratory Scientist PRN

About the role

As our Medical Lab Scientist, you will be a critical diagnostic expert, performing complex laboratory tests to ensure accurate, timely results vital for patient diagnosis and treatment.

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
• Aids 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 Degree
• Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist Certification recognized by American Society of Clinical Pathologists, American Medical Technologist or American Association of Biolanalysts within 6 months of hire

Preferred

• Lab experience

Qualifications

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

Skills

• Technical proficiency in various laboratory disciplines (hematology, chemistry, microbiology, etc.)
• Ability to analyze specimens and operate/maintain laboratory instruments
• Interpretation of results and conducting quality control
• Proficiency in performing calibration and quality control procedures
• Experience with proficiency testing and documentation validation

Benefits

CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefits, and more.

Pay

The posted compensation range of $29.17 - $41.05 /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

Hours/Pay Period: 0
Weekly Schedule: M-F rotating weekends if needed
Shift: Day
Remote: No