Clinical Lab Scientist

Lifepoint Health; Johnstown (Cambria County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Mental health services

Free gym memberships

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a dedicated Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Micro to join their team in Johnstown, PA. This full-time role involves maintaining quality standards in diagnostic testing and contributing to patient care. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in medical technology and relevant certifications. The organization offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and career growth opportunities, prioritizing employee well-being to reinforce their mission of making communities healthier.

Qualifications

• Must be registered as a Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist.
• Successful completion of certification exam within 12 months of employment.
• Renew certification every three years by participating in Certification Maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain procedural quality standards for testing.
• Perform quality control and instrument checks as required.
• Communicate opportunities for quality improvement.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Quality control

Problem-solving

Data evaluation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or related field

Job description

Up to $10,000 Sign-on Bonus!

Schedule: Full-time | Variable 8 – 10 or 12- hour shifts and weekend and holiday rotation

Your experience matters

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 - Micro joining our team, you’re 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.

More about our team

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

How you’ll contribute

A Clinical Laboratory Scientist – Micro who excels in this role:

• Apply technical knowledge and skills to maintain procedural quality standards. Performs department specific waived, moderately complex and high complexity applications.
• Maintains and applies procedural knowledge to deliver efficient, uninterrupted service, while reporting results within specified time limits.
• Performs all calibration, quality control, instrument function checks, patient testing and troubleshooting according to the section’s procedure manual and operator’s manual. Performs preventive maintenance and reviews maintenance logs for completeness when scheduled.
• Monitors and reviews QC and worksheets for completeness when requested. Collects and evaluates data for QA issues.
• Recognizes, confirms and/or verifies 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. Communicates opportunities to improve quality, workflow, and other pertinent issues to coordinate with tech or lab manager.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage — with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period — tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• 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.

What we’re looking for

Applicants should qualify under route 2, 3 or 4 of the ACSP Board of Certification. Possess bachelor’s degree in medical technology or chemical, physical, or biological science and graduate of an NAACLS approved laboratory training program as applicable to the position. Additional requirements include:

• Must be registered as a Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist by the American Society for Clinical Pathology or eligible to sit for the MLS certification exam.
• Successful completion of certification exam within 12 months of employment.
• Those who were certified after January 1, 2004, must renew their certification every three years by participating in and successfully completing the Certification Maintenance.

More about Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center

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.”