Clinical Lab Scientist: Blood Testing & Diagnostics

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Time away from work (PTO, disability)

401(k) plan with match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Education support

Job summary

Alaska Regional Hospital is seeking a Medical Lab Scientist to join our Laboratory team in Anchorage. You will receive blood specimens, perform blood tests and contribute to accurate diagnoses through automated, manual, and microscopic techniques.

Candidates should have a MT/MLS-related degree and ASCP certification, with 3–5 years of laboratory experience. We offer comprehensive benefits and opportunities within the HCA Healthcare network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or MLS or related sciences with practical training.
• ASCP MT/MLS/MLT certification or equivalent preferred.
• 3–5 years of laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

• Receive blood specimens and perform blood tests.
• Conduct routine and special laboratory tests using automated and manual methods.
• Maintain and operate laboratory equipment including analyzers and osmometers.
• Perform antibody screening, identification and cross-matching for transfusion.
• Notify nursing/physicians of critical lab values and implement new testing methods as needed.

Skills

Blood specimen handling

Clinical testing

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology/MLS

Associate’s degree with relevant experience

Tools

Automated analyzers

Manual testing

Microscopy

Job description

Alaska Regional Hospital is seeking a Medical Lab Scientist to join our Laboratory team in Anchorage. You will receive blood specimens, perform blood tests and contribute to accurate diagnoses through automated, manual, and microscopic techniques.

Candidates should have a MT/MLS-related degree and ASCP certification, with 3–5 years of laboratory experience. We offer comprehensive benefits and opportunities within the HCA Healthcare network.