Med Lab Scientist Evenings

IHA; Nampa (ID); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Full benefits package

Opportunity for growth

Job summary

NAMPA MEDICAL CENTER in Nampa, ID is seeking a qualified Med Lab Scientist/CLS to perform diagnostic tests across chemistry, hematology, and microbiology. You will interpret results, ensure quality control, and maintain instruments while collaborating with clinical staff.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and ASCP/AMT certification or eligibility. Evening shift includes rotation with weekends; full-time benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• ASCP/AMT certification or registry eligible (within 1 year of hire).
• Completion of medical technology training required.

Responsibilities

• Rotate in Chemistry, Blood Bank, Heme/Coag, Micro & Special Chemistry.
• Perform, record and review scheduled QC; take corrective action when out of limits.
• Maintain equipment and document performance; act independently as needed.
• Verify specimen labeling and integrity before testing.
• Accurately perform low, medium and high complexity testing per protocols.
• Report results accurately; communicate critical results per protocol.
• Prioritize work for efficiency; assist other areas as needed.
• Perform phlebotomy when needed per policies.
• Monitor supply inventory and ensure availability.
• Review work of clinical lab assistants and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Quality control

Phlebotomy

Lab safety

Education

Bachelor's degree

ASCP/AMT certification

Medical technology training

Job description

MED LAB SCIENTIST / CLINICAL LAB SCIENTIST

NAMPA MEDICAL CENTER

Summary

Performs tests related to the diagnosis and treatment of patient by utilizing various medical laboratory procedures in the Clinical Laboratory. Correlates and integrates other patient data when interpreting test results. Uses professional judgment and has an in-depth knowledge of laboratory techniques, scientific principles, quality control, and instrument maintenance. Recognizes problems, identifies causes, and determines alternative methods and solutions.

Employment Type

• Full time

Shift

• Evening Shift

Hours

1pm - 9:30pm. On some occasions, start times could be at 2pm. Rotating days to include weekends.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Required.


• Medical Technologist (MT), Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) or equivalent certification by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or American Medical Technologist (AMT) required or registry eligible and obtained within 1 year of hire date.


• Completion of medical technology training required.

What You Will Do

• You will have the opportunity to rotate in a variety of areas to include Chemistry, Blood Bank, Heme/Coag, Micro & Special Chemistry.


• Performs, records and reviews scheduled QC. Takes immediate corrective action when QC data is outside established limits.


• Performs and records routine maintenance of equipment. Recognizes and documents poor instrument performance and takes appropriate action independently.


• Verifies specimen labeling, integrity and suitability before performing testing.


• Accurately performs low, medium and high complexity testing procedures according to established protocols and regulatory requirements.


• Reports test results accurately and appropriately. Reports critical test results to physician, nursing station or physician office according to established protocol.


• Ability to prioritize work to maintain maximum efficiency. Uses spare time to assist other areas as needed.


• Perform phlebotomy when needed according to laboratory policies and procedures.


• Monitors supply inventory and take appropriate action to ensure that needed supplies are readily available.


• Reviews work performed by clinical laboratory assistants. Perform corrective actions if required.


• Performs expected tasks without direction of supervisor.


• Ensures accuracy of work being reported by assigned department. Examine review lists, pending logs and the like. Resolves problems immediately and communicates with oncoming shift, nurses/physicians as appropriate.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation


• Full benefits package


• Opportunity for growth throughout SAHS and Trinity Health

Saint Alphonsus and Trinity Health are committed to promoting diversity in its workforce and to providing an inclusive work environment where everyone is treated with fairness, dignity and respect. We are committed to recruit and retain a diverse staff reflective of the communities we serve. Saint Alphonsus and Trinity Health are equal opportunity employers and prohibit discrimination against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.