Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist – High-Complexity Testing

Hillsboro Medical Center; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 116,889,000 - 169,445,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance up to $15,000

Job summary

Hillsboro Medical Center is seeking a Medical Technologist II/Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform routine and complex tests, provide data for diagnosis, and support lab operations. The role includes training staff, quality control, and acting as lead technologist when needed.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s in a science field, MLS certification, CLIA high-complexity compliance, and at least three years of hospital MT/MLS experience. Bilingual skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in medical technology, clinical laboratory, chemical, physical, or biological science; if not in science, two years of high-complexity testing training/experience.
• ASCP MLS certification or equivalent required prior to offer.
• Must meet CLIA standards for high-complexity testing.
• Prior three years hospital MT/MLS experience.
• Cross-training across Hematology, Microbiology, Blood Bank, Chemistry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs and evaluates quality control testing according to policy.
• Trains new staff in general lab practice and in area of expertise.
• Oversees competency of staff in primary area of expertise.
• Completes proficiency testing via CAP surveys and peer review.
• Updates procedures in collaboration with Lab Directors.
• Maintains and stocks the work area; manages reagents and supplies.
• Prioritizes and reviews results before verification; communicates critical results to clinicians.
• As lead technologist, addresses issues and coordinates scheduling; documents problems for management.
• Maintains equipment and logs LIS entries as needed.
• Supports ongoing staff competency and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Quality control

Training

Competency oversight

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelors in medical technology or related science

ASCP MLS certification

Job description

Hillsboro Medical Center is seeking a Medical Technologist II/Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform routine and complex tests, provide data for diagnosis, and support lab operations. The role includes training staff, quality control, and acting as lead technologist when needed.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s in a science field, MLS certification, CLIA high-complexity compliance, and at least three years of hospital MT/MLS experience. Bilingual skills are a plus.