Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist

Trinity Health; Nampa (ID); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Alphonsus Health System in Nampa, Idaho, seeks a MED LAB SCIENTIST LEAD to supervise and perform advanced testing at the hospital's laboratory.

Requirements include MT/MLS/CLS or equivalent, ASCP or AMT certification, a Bachelor’s in medical technology, and at least four years of MT experience. The role emphasizes leadership, mentoring, and collaboration with pathologists, nurses, and physicians.

Qualifications

• ASCP or AMT certification is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or a related field is required.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience as a Medical Technologist or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Performs complex testing and resolves testing discrepancies independently.
• Serves as trainer and mentor to CLAs and new Certified Laboratory Scientists.
• Directs unresolved issues to a pathologist.
• Functions as a coach and consultant to less experienced employees.
• Communicates laboratory status in critical or downtimes to the clinical coordinator.

Skills

ASCP/AMT certification

Bachelor's degree

4+ years MT experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or related science

Job description

Saint Alphonsus Health System in Nampa, Idaho, seeks a MED LAB SCIENTIST LEAD to supervise and perform advanced testing at the hospital's laboratory.

Requirements include MT/MLS/CLS or equivalent, ASCP or AMT certification, a Bachelor’s in medical technology, and at least four years of MT experience. The role emphasizes leadership, mentoring, and collaboration with pathologists, nurses, and physicians.