Medical Lab Scientist

CommonSpirit Health; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 4,408,000 - 7,377,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood, CO, is seeking a Medical Lab Scientist to analyze and report tests ordered by the Medical Staff, ensuring timely results and adherence to laboratory procedures and regulatory guidelines.

You will perform a variety of laboratory tests with precision, document findings, and collaborate with healthcare providers to contribute critical data for patient care decisions. MLS ASCP certification is preferred and the role requires a strong understanding of regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA.

Responsibilities

• Performs cytogenetic testing with a high level of competency according to established protocols.
• Generates and reports results used for accurate diagnoses and prognoses, influencing patient care.
• Responsible for accurate and timely result reporting, including communication and documentation of critical results.
• Uses critical thinking to correlate and interpret data.
• Operates, maintains, and troubleshoots instruments and documents activities.
• Completes required QC and maintenance, recognizing variances and documenting corrective action.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Cytogenetic testing

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in biological or chemical science (CLIA)

MLS (ASCP) certification (preferred)

Tools

None

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.

Job Requirements

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA.

Preferred

• MLS (ASCP) certification or equivalent
• Must be appropriately trained in clinical laboratory science as evaluated by the Director of the Clinical Laboratory

Where You'll Work

Located in Lakewood, Colorado, St. Anthony Hospital is a Level I Trauma Center where we provide a full range of medical specialties and health care services to Denver and the surrounding region through our state-of-the-art medical campus and home base for Flight For Life Colorado. With four trauma rooms including the T-10 room, a dedicated field-to-surgery suite ready 24/7 for trauma surgeons and specially trained teams, our staff can provide life-saving care to the most severely ill and injured patients. In 2023, we received our exciting Magnet designation! We are so proud of our staff for this achievement, which is awarded to only 10 percent of hospitals around the world. Numerous other awards, certifications, and accreditations have been granted to us from the American Heart Association; Chest Pain Center (CPC); American College of Cardiology; The Joint Commission's National Quality Approval; the Emergency Nurses Association Lantern Award; NAPBC Accreditation; American College of Radiology and many others. At St. Anthony Hospital. We combine a heritage of expert care with the latest in technology and innovation.

Pay Range

$32.46 - $53.55 /hour