Medical Lab Scientist

HCA Healthcare; Bountiful (UT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) Plan with company match

Tuition assistance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Life insurance

Job summary

Lakeview Hospital in Bountiful, Utah, part of HCA Healthcare, invites you to join our Laboratory team as a Medical Laboratory Scientist. You will perform blood tests, process specimens, and support accurate diagnostics using automated and manual techniques.

The ideal candidate holds MT/MLS/MLT certification, a relevant bachelor’s or associate degree, and BLS certification, with a strong commitment to patient care and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Technology program (Associate’s degree acceptable) and/or a Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology, Chemistry, or Biology with appropriate certification (may be hired prior to graduation).
• Nationally recognized certification as a Medical Technologist (MT/MLS or MLT) from ASCP or equivalent.
• Licensure must be completed within 3 months of hire.
• One year of hospital/clinical laboratory experience is preferred; new graduates considered.
• American Red Cross or American Heart Association BLS/BCLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Receive blood specimens, perform blood tests, and study morphology of blood components.
• Perform routine or special laboratory tests using automated equipment, manual testing, and microscopy to aid diagnosis and treatment.
• Maintain and use laboratory equipment including analyzers, ion-specific electrodes, osmometers, and other instruments.
• Perform antibody screening, identification, and cross-matching for transfusion.
• Notify nursing units/physicians of critical lab values.
• Implement new testing methods and instrumentation to stay current with technology.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology, Biology, or Chemistry

Associate’s degree in Medical Technology (acceptable)

ASCP MT/MLS/MLT certification

Job description

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a Medical Lab Scientist today with Lakeview Hospital.

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Medical Laboratory Scientist at our facility you will be an integral part of our Laboratory team. We are a highly functioning team that supports many different departments and has a passion for providing the best patient care through compassionate, professional interactions and reliable testing. In this role:

• You will be responsible for receiving blood specimens, performing blood tests, and studying the morphology of the components of blood.
• You will perform various routine or special clinical laboratory tests in one or more sections of the Laboratory using automated equipment, manual testing, and microscopic analysis to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease.
• You will be responsible for maintaining and using various equipment in the Laboratory including automated, chemistry analyzers, ion-specific electrodes, osmometers, and other analyzers.
• You will perform antibody screening, antibody identification, and cross-matching procedures required in the administration of blood/blood components and identify antibodies in donors or patient’s blood that could react adversely during transfusion.
• You will notify nursing units and/or physicians of critical lab values.
• You will implement new testing methods, products, and instrumentation as appropriate to keep department current with technology.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Technology program (Associate’s degree acceptable) and/or a Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology, Chemistry, or Biology with appropriate certification (may be hired prior to graduation upon completion of required course work for graduation).
• Nationally recognized certification as a Medical Technologist (MT/MLS or MLT) from the American Society for Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or equivalent.
• This licensure must be completed within 3 months of hire.
• One year of experience working in a hospital or other clinical laboratory setting is preferred; new graduates will be considered.
• American Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Life Support Course (BLS or BCLS) and Certification.

Benefits

Lakeview Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Lakeview Hospital: Where Compassion Meets Excellence

Lakeview Hospital (https://lakeviewhospital.com/) is a 125+ bed community hospital located in Bountiful, Utah, just north of Salt Lake City. We are proud to be nationally recognized as one of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals for fourteen years and honored as one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work.

Our mission is simple: to care for and improve human life. Every day, our caregivers deliver high-quality, compassionate care to the people who matter most - our families, friends, and neighbors. This commitment to caring is the foundation of everything we do.

Bountiful offers a unique blend of small-town charm and year-round recreation. From skiing and snowboarding in the winter to boating, hiking, and golf in the summer, our location provides an exceptional lifestyle for our colleagues and their families

As part of HCA Healthcare, Lakeview Hospital is connected to a nationwide network of over 300 affiliated facilities. This means greater opportunities for career growth, professional development, and relocation across the country. We’re more than a hospital-we’re a community of caregivers united by purpose and passion

Join us at Lakeview Hospital and discover a career where your dedication is valued, your growth is supported, and your work truly makes a difference.

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HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

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