Medical Lab Scientist

Pullman Regional Hospital; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 44,565 - 72,447; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision and Dental

Health Savings Account

Paid Leave Time

Retirement with Employer Matching Contributions

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Pullman Regional Hospital, located in Pullman, Washington, is looking for a Medical Laboratory Scientist. The successful candidate will conduct analyses of body fluids, ensuring the accuracy of test results. Responsibilities include quality control, problem-solving, and maintaining lab standards.

Qualified candidates must possess a degree in biological sciences or medical laboratory technology and ASCP certification. The hospital offers a supportive and innovative healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Doctoral, master’s, or bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, or biological science.
• ASCP certification or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analysis of body fluids to determine normal or abnormal components.
• Participate in Laboratory Quality Assurance Plan.
• Adhere to QC policies and procedures.

Skills

Critical thinking

Effective communication

Time management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in medical laboratory technology

ASCP certification

Job description

Pay Range: The base pay range for this position is $32.35–$52.59 Hourly; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Job Title: Medical Laboratory Scientist

Work Schedule: Thursday through Sunday, 0900 to 1930

About the Team: The laboratory team assumes the willingness to be accountable for the well‑being of the larger organization operating in service, rather than in control, of those around us. The team focuses on what is important, the situation, not the person and has developed a strong sense of caring for one another.

Company Statement: Pullman Regional is an innovative, patient‑focused, multi‑disciplinary based work environment where all members of the team contribute to the exceptional care of our patients and the community.

Position Overview: The Medical Laboratory Scientist conducts analysis of body fluids, including blood, urine, and spinal fluid, to determine presence of normal or abnormal components. Areas of accountability will include, but are not limited to, the following disciplines: transfusion services, chemistry, coagulation, hematology, microbiology, immunology, molecular diagnostics, toxicology and urinalysis.

A Day in the Life

• Demonstrates the ability to plan and prioritize tasks within time expectations; including but not limited to, monitoring supplies, organizing workload and prioritizing multiple activities.
• Detects testing anomalies and correlates quantitative, biochemical, physiologic and morphologic data to verify the validity of test results.
• Exercises independent judgment and critical thinking to formulate plan(s) of action for situations not addressed in standard operating procedures.
• Demonstrates the ability to work independently and seeks to problem solve using critical thinking and available resources.
• Seeks out organization information by participating in the daily huddle, reading emails and attending or watching the monthly All Staff Meetings.
• Participates in the Laboratory Quality Assurance Plan; including but not limited to, method evaluation, teaching/training, point‑of‑care testing and new procedure implementation, inspection readiness, QA evaluations and improvements.
• Adheres to QC policies and procedures, identifying areas in need of improvement.
• Participates in high reliability practices to insure a safe work environment.
• Passes a color‑blind test or proves alternative methods to seeing color are as effective.
• Documents all testing performance measures (maintenance, temps, QC, trouble‑shooting logs, etc.) and ensures test results are not reported until all corrective actions have been taken and the test system is functioning properly.

About You!

• Must have earned a doctoral, master’s, or bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical or biological science, or a bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution.
• Education must be verified by a credentialing agency if the bachelor’s degree was obtained outside of the United States.
• ASCP, or equivalent for an MLS, is required. New graduates have 6 months after employment to pass the test.
• Demonstrates the skill and knowledge of a Medical Laboratory Scientist.
• Complies with all department and organization policies.
• Ability to manage time, tasks, and resources appropriately.
• Effective communication; exemplifies customer service when communicating with patients, providers, and peers (within the lab and hospital wide).
• Basic computer skills.
• Demonstrates punctuality and dependability and contributes to a positive work environment.

Company Perks

• Medical/Vision, Dental, Health Savings Account, Paid Leave Time
• Employer Paid Life Insurance and Long‑Term Disability
• Retirement with Employer Matching Contributions
• Voluntary Benefits that include Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and Short‑Term Disability
• Services Discount and EAP Resources

Disability Contacts

Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation should contact Human Resources at [e-mail]