Medical Lab Scientist

St. Anthony Hospital; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 44,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood, Colorado is seeking a Medical Lab Scientist who analyzes and reports tests for timely patient diagnoses, ensuring adherence to CLIA-compliant procedures and quality controls. This role supports clinicians with accurate data for treatment decisions.

You will perform diverse laboratory tests with precision, document findings carefully, and collaborate with healthcare teams to maintain regulatory standards and high-quality diagnostic information for patient care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA.
• MLS (ASCP) certification or equivalent preferred.
• Must be trained in clinical laboratory science as evaluated by the Lab Director.

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 guidelines

Diagnostic reporting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in biology or chemistry (CLIA defined)

MLS (ASCP) certification or equivalent

Job description

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