Medical Lab Scientist

Job Description:

Under the general supervision of the Laboratory Supervisor, the Medical Laboratory Technician performs a variety of laboratory tests of varying complexity to be utilized in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Caregivers in this role will gain valuable experience and knowledge to help prepare them for workplace and career advancement.

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Job Specifics:

• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• Shift Details: Overnights, 7 on/7 off

Who We Are: St. Mary's Hospital - At St. Mary's Regional Hospital, we’re happy to tell you about us: our compassionate caregivers, our clinical excellence, our award-winning care and even our beautiful campus. Our patients and families are the center of every thought, communication and action that takes place in this healing space.

Essential Functions:

• Perform accurate and appropriate testing on laboratory specimens/collections according to established laboratory protocol and procedures.
• Report results in a timely manner.
• Troubleshoot instruments, equipment, reagents, and patient specimen/product problems using standard laboratory technique as required.
• Perform daily, weekly, monthly, as needed maintenance and calibrations on instruments and equipment to meet all quality requirements
• Conduct verification tests on new products, instruments, procedures which includes comparisons, statistical analysis as requested
• Maintain workflow in clinical laboratory through proficiency in testing and maintaining work areas, supply stock, monitoring and assistance in management of inventory.

Skills:

• Analytical Thinking
• Communication
• Organizing
• Reading
• Attention to detail
• Ability to navigate through many technical processes
• Work well as a member of a team
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Teamwork

Qualifications:

• Associates degree or at least 60 semester hours of an accredited MLT program along with national certification, MLT (ASCP or approved accrediting agency), or equivalent (military) certification as determined by Manager. Degree must be obtained through an accredited institution. Education is verified, Required.
• OR - Completion of course work and internship requirements in a qualified MLT program and eligibility to sit for the BOC. Certification must be completed and documented within 6 months of hire to remain in the registered MLS role, Required.
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts that may include weekends, holidays and nights, Required.
• Montana Sites must have Montana State License: Can apply for temporary state license if waiting to sit for BOC., Required.
• Experience with laboratory information systems, Preferred.
• Experience in relevant areas of the clinical laboratory, Preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to use laboratory systems, databases, and spreadsheets. Preferred.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills using email, telephone, and in person, Preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
• Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
• Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.)
• May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.
• For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.

Location:

St. Marys Regional Hospital

Work City:

Grand Junction

Work State:

Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

35

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. 

$26.47 - $40.87

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

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Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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