Med Tech

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market pay

Generous PTO

Retirement planning/matching

College savings plans

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Programs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Saint Alphonsus Health System in Idaho is seeking a MED TECH/CLINICAL LAB SCIENTIST for a full-time day shift. The role performs tests to support diagnosis and treatment, with emphasis on QC, instrumentation maintenance, and professional judgment.

Requires Bachelor's degree and ASCP certification or eligibility within 1 year; expects accurate reporting and phlebotomy as needed. Saint Alphonsus emphasizes growth, benefits starting day one, and a balanced lifestyle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Required.
• MT/MLS/CLS or ASCP certification required or registry eligible and obtained within 1 year of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Performs, records and reviews scheduled QC.
• Takes immediate corrective action when QC data is outside established limits.
• 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.
• Performs phlebotomy when needed according to laboratory policies and procedures.
• Monitors supply inventory and takes appropriate action to ensure that needed supplies are readily available.

Skills

Quality control

Laboratory testing

Instrument maintenance

Phlebotomy

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift

Description: MED TECH, CLINICAL LAB SCIENTIST

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.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

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) required or registry eligible and obtained within 1 year of hire date.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Performs, records and reviews scheduled QC.
• Takes immediate corrective action when QC data is outside established limits.
• 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.
• Performs phlebotomy when needed according to laboratory policies and procedures.
• Monitors supply inventory and takes appropriate action to ensure that needed supplies are readily available.

Highlights and Benefits:

When Saint Alphonsus takes care of you, you can take better care of our patients. We foster personal and professional growth and offer opportunities that empower our colleagues to develop their careers. Our belief in work-life balance compliments the natural beauty, diverse landscapes, and outdoor recreation lifestyle that is unique to Idaho and Oregon. We offer market-competitive pay, generous PTO, and multiple options for comprehensive benefits that begin on day one. Benefits for your future include retirement planning and matching, college savings plans for your family, and multiple life insurance plans that can change as your needs develop. We are proud to offer Employee Assistance Programs, tuition reimbursement, and educational opportunities to help you learn and grow. Visit https://www.saintalphonsus.org/careers/ to learn more!

Ministry/Facility Information:

Saint Alphonsus Health System is a faith-based ministry and not-for-profit health system serving Idaho, Oregon, and northern Nevada communities. The health system boasts 4 hospitals, 609 licensed beds, and 73 clinic locations. Through innovative technologies, compassionate staff, and healing environments, Saint Alphonsus' goal is to improve the health and well-being of people by emphasizing care that is patient-centered, physician-led, innovative, and community-based. Best Large Employer, Forbes Top 15 Health Systems in the country by IBM Watson Health The region’s most advanced Trauma Center (Level II) Commission on Cancer Accredited Program through demonstrating an uncompromising commitment to improving patient survival and quality of life. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

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.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.