Medical Lab Scientist

Alaska Regional Hospital; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

401(k) plan with match

Job summary

Alaska Regional Hospital in Anchorage seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist to join the Laboratory team, providing high quality patient care through reliable testing.

The successful candidate will handle a range of routine and specialized laboratory tests, operate and maintain analyzers, and participate in reporting critical values. Certification and several years of experience in a clinical lab are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Science, or related field with practical training.
• Associate’s degree acceptable with appropriate experience.
• Nationally recognized certification (MT/MLS/MLT) from ASCP or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of laboratory experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS or BCLS) certification from American Red Cross or American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Receive blood specimens, perform blood tests, and study the morphology of blood components.
• Conduct routine and special clinical laboratory tests using automated equipment, manual testing, and microscopic analysis.
• Maintain and operate laboratory equipment such as chemistry analyzers, ion-specific electrodes, osmometers, and other analyzers.
• Perform antibody screening, identification, and cross-matching for blood transfusion and identify potential transfusion reactions.
• Notify nursing units and physicians of critical lab values.
• Implement new testing methods and instrumentation as technology advances.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Science, or related field with practical training

Associate’s degree acceptable with appropriate experience

Nationally recognized certification (MT/MLS/MLT) from ASCP or equivalent

Job description

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted and valued members of our healthcare team.

Job Summary

As a Medical Laboratory Scientist, you will be an integral part of our Laboratory team, supporting many departments and providing high quality patient care through reliable testing.

Responsibilities

• Receive blood specimens, perform blood tests, and study the morphology of blood components.
• Conduct routine and special clinical laboratory tests using automated equipment, manual testing, and microscopic analysis.
• Maintain and operate laboratory equipment such as chemistry analyzers, ion-specific electrodes, osmometers, and other analyzers.
• Perform antibody screening, identification, and cross-matching for blood transfusion and identify potential transfusion reactions.
• Notify nursing units and physicians of critical lab values.
• Implement new testing methods and instrumentation as technology advances.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Science, or related field with practical training.
• Associate’s degree acceptable with appropriate experience.
• Nationally recognized certification (MT/MLS/MLT) from ASCP or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of laboratory experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS or BCLS) certification from American Red Cross or American Heart Association.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, short- and long-term disability, and leaves of absence.
• 401(k) plan with 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, and retirement readiness tools.
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, and partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits for fertility, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection, auto/home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and discount programs.

Location: Anchorage, Alaska. Alaska Regional Hospital is part of the HCA Healthcare network and offers access to a thriving community.

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.