Medical Lab Scientist

CommonSpirit Health; Dodge City (KS); On-site; USD 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

St. Catherine Hospital in Dodge City, part of CommonSpirit Health, is seeking a Medical Lab Scientist to accurately analyze and report tests and assist patient care decisions.

Responsibilities include performing cytogenetic testing, ensuring timely reporting, operating laboratory instruments, and maintaining QC with regulatory compliance. A sign-on bonus of $7,500 is offered to eligible hires.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA.
• Must be appropriately trained in clinical laboratory science as evaluated by the Director of the Clinical Laboratory.
• Physical, Exertion, and Sensory - Medium

Responsibilities

• Performs cytogenetic testing with a high level of competency according to established protocols.
• Generates and reports results which are used for making accurate diagnoses and prognoses, which influences patient care and management.
• Responsible for accurate and timely result reporting, including communication and documentation of critical results.
• Utilizes critical thinking skills and exercises independent judgment to correlate and interpret data.
• Responsible for operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of instruments and appropriate documentation of activities.
• Completes required QC and maintenance, consistently recognizing variances and documenting appropriate corrective action.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Regulatory compliance

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological/chemical sciences

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our Medical Lab Scientist, you will accurately analyze and report all tests ordered by the Medical Staff, ensuring timely results and adherence to laboratory procedures and regulatory guidelines to aid in patient diagnosis and treatment.

Every day you will perform a variety of laboratory tests with precision, meticulously document findings, and collaborate with healthcare providers to contribute critical data for patient care decisions.

To be successful in this role, you will possess strong analytical skills, meticulous attention to detail in laboratory testing and reporting, a deep understanding of regulatory guidelines, and a commitment to providing high‑quality diagnostic information for patient care.

• Performs cytogenetic testing with a high level of competency according to established protocols.
• Generates and reports results which are used for making accurate diagnoses and prognoses, which influences patient care and management.
• Responsible for accurate and timely result reporting, including communication and documentation of critical results.
• Utilizes critical thinking skills and exercises independent judgment to correlate and interpret data.
• Responsible for operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of instruments and appropriate documentation of activities.
• Completes required QC and maintenance, consistently recognizing variances and documenting appropriate corrective action.

Sign on Bonus

We are offering a $7,500 Sign on Bonus assistance to new hires who meet the eligibility requirements.

Job Requirements

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA.
• Must be appropriately trained in clinical laboratory science as evaluated by the Director of the Clinical Laboratory.
• Physical, Exertion, and Sensory - Medium

Preferred

• MLS (ASCP) or equivalent (Per requirement sheet)

Where You'll Work

St. Catherine Hospital, Dodge City, is a Joint Commission accredited 99-bed hospital that serves as a regional referral center for southwest Kansas. Acute care is at the heart of what we do. St. Catherine Hospital, Dodge City provides health services that include diagnostics and interventional cardiology and cardiac rehabilitation. We combine patient‑centered care with modern technology and medical expertise to treat a wide range of medical conditions.

Pay Range

$28.10 - $40.77 /hour