Clinical Lab Scientist

Lifepoint Health®; Johnstown (Cambria County); On-site; USD 41,328 - 55,104; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement package with company match

Paid time off

Employee wellness programs

Ongoing learning and career advancement

Job summary

Lifepoint Health® is seeking a part-time Clinical Laboratory Scientist at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center in Johnstown, PA. The role involves maintaining quality standards in diagnostic testing and ensuring efficient service delivery. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in medical technology or related science and be registered as a Medical Technologist. This position offers comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, paid time off, and professional development opportunities, ensuring a supportive work environment for its employees.

Qualifications

• Must possess a bachelor's degree in medical technology or a related science.
• Must be registered as a Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist.
• Certification exam must be completed within 12 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain procedural quality standards and perform complex applications.
• Conduct calibrations, quality control, and patient testing.
• Communicate quality improvement opportunities and coordinate with lab manager.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Quality control

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in medical technology or related science

Job description

Schedule: Part-time (Microbiology department) | Varied shifts & alternating on weekends & holidays.

Overview

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Clinical Laboratory Scientist joining our team, you are embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Our Laboratory Team

Our laboratory plays a crucial role in patient care by providing accurate and timely diagnostic testing and analyses. We are a team of dedicated professionals who are essential partners in detecting, diagnosing, and monitoring various diseases and conditions.

How You'll Contribute

• Apply technical knowledge and skills to maintain procedural quality standards. Perform department specific waived, moderately complex, and high complexity applications.
• Maintain and apply procedural knowledge to deliver efficient, uninterrupted service, while reporting results within specified time limits.
• Perform all calibration, quality control, instrument function checks, patient testing and troubleshooting according to the section's procedure manual and operator's manual. Perform preventive maintenance and review maintenance logs for completeness when scheduled.
• Monitor and review QC and worksheets for completeness when requested. Collect and evaluate data for QA issues.
• Recognize, confirm and/or verify test results that are unusual, delta failures, or verify failures as described in the section's procedure manual or lab practice manual.
• Help develop solutions to problems. Communicate opportunities to improve quality, workflow, and other pertinent issues to coordinate with tech or lab manager.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must possess a bachelor's degree in medical technology or chemical, physical, or biological science and be a graduate of an NAACLS approved laboratory training program.
• Must be registered as a Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist by the American Society for Clinical Pathology or be eligible to sit for the MLS certification exam.
• Must successfully complete the certification exam within 12 months of employment.
• If certified after January 1, 2004, must renew certification every three years by participating in and successfully completing the Certification Maintenance program.

About the Employer

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is a 537-bed behavioral health, rehabilitation, and transitional care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Johnstown community for over 135 years. We are proud to be recognized by the American Heart Association with the Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award.

EEOC Statement

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.