Evening MLS Medical Technologist — Flow Cytometry

Salem Health Hospitals & Clinics; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technologist for the Salem Hospital site in Oregon. The role handles complex testing in the Lab Clinical Services department, with a 2:00pm–10:30pm shift, Monday–Friday, and rotating weekends.

You will perform advanced testing, participate in quality control, maintain LIS systems, and support staff training while ensuring adherence to accreditation standards and timely reporting of results.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized program of medical technology or equivalent (MLT) or a bachelor's degree in medical technology or equivalent (MLS).
• Certification as MLT (ASCP/AMT) for MLT roles, or MLS/MT (ASCP/AMT) certification required within six months of hire for MLS/MT roles.
• Participation in a minimum of 12 CEUs per year.

Responsibilities

• Performs laboratory testing accurately with minimal supervision, prioritizing and reporting results within minimum turnaround times while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Processes specimens correctly, resolves problems, and verifies results before releasing to ensure accurate patient diagnosis and treatment.
• Performs quality control procedures, investigates and documents problems, and takes corrective action to ensure compliance with laboratory standards.
• Maintains thorough knowledge of LIS and performs routine and emergency instrument maintenance to ensure optimal equipment function.
• Stays current with departmental changes and advancements, performing complex testing and procedures as needed, including specialized areas like Flow Cytometry.
• Exhibits flexibility and teamwork, communicates effectively with colleagues, manages workload, and ensures timely follow-up of outstanding test requests.
• Ensures efficient laboratory operation by monitoring inventory, evaluating new products and procedures, and optimizing resource utilization.
• Participates in continuing education programs to maintain and improve professional skills, with a minimum requirement of 12 hours of CEUs per year, and assists in training and mentoring new staff members.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Strong data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology

MLT/MLS certification

Tools

LIS (Laboratory Information System)

Flow Cytometry

Job description

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technologist for the Salem Hospital site in Oregon. The role handles complex testing in the Lab Clinical Services department, with a 2:00pm–10:30pm shift, Monday–Friday, and rotating weekends.

You will perform advanced testing, participate in quality control, maintain LIS systems, and support staff training while ensuring adherence to accreditation standards and timely reporting of results.