Medical Lab Scientist

CommonSpirit Health; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance up to $8,000

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform and report tests, upholding strict laboratory procedures and regulatory guidelines to ensure accurate, timely results for patient care at Holy Cross Hospital in Salt Lake City.

You will maintain and calibrate automated analyzers, monitor turn-around times, manage inventory, and participate in validation of new technologies, while upholding HumanKindness in every interaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biological or chemical science per CLIA requirements.
• CLS:CA certification for California licensure.
• CLS:NV or GS:NV for Nevada licensure.
• MT-L:ND or MT-L:TN/ASCP equivalents where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Perform and report tests (waived to highly complex) per SOPs and regulations.
• Calibrate, QA, maintain, and troubleshoot major automated equipment.
• Monitor turn-around times and notify care team of critical results.
• Maintain documentation and assist in evaluating new procedures and equipment.
• Manage laboratory inventory and ensure smooth shift transitions.
• Represent CommonSpirit Health with professionalism and HumanKindness in all interactions.

Skills

Clinical laboratory science

Quality control

Turnaround time management

Communication with healthcare team

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological/chemical science

ASCP/MLS or CLS certification

Tools

Automated analyzers

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Medical Laboratory Scientist, you will play a critical role in the diagnostic process by accurately analyzing and reporting laboratory tests ordered by medical staff. Your work ensures that clinicians receive timely, reliable data, directly supporting the effective diagnosis and treatment of our patients.

Every day, you will adhere to strict laboratory procedures and regulatory guidelines while performing complex test procedures and managing essential quality control measures. You will maintain diagnostic equipment, monitor turn-around times, and ensure that all documentation remains compliant while providing rapid notification of critical results to the healthcare team.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate technical expertise and a commitment to professional excellence. By effectively managing laboratory inventory, participating in the validation of new technologies, and upholding the values of HumanKindness in every interaction, you will contribute to a collaborative environment that provides the highest standard of patient care.

• Perform and report waived, moderately complex, and highly complex test procedures on patient specimens in strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedures and regulatory requirements to ensure accurate, timely results.
• Execute required calibration, quality control, maintenance, and troubleshooting for major automated equipment to ensure all testing remains within established operational parameters.
• Provide high-quality patient care by monitoring turn-around times, performing clinical correlation of results, and ensuring rapid notification of critical values to appropriate caregivers.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation and assist in the evaluation and validation of new laboratory procedures and equipment to provide the most current diagnostic technology.
• Manage laboratory inventory and supplies while ensuring all tasks are completed or transitioned effectively to oncoming staff at the end of each shift.
• Act as a representative of CommonSpirit Health by utilizing professionalism and HumanKindness in all interactions and participating in ongoing education and training to enhance technical skills.

We are offering up to $8,000 relocation 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
• California: CLS:CA
• Nevada: CLS:NV or GS:NV
• North Dakota: MT-L:ND
• Tennessee: MT-L:TN or MT ASCP or equivalent certification (per requirement sheet)
• Georgia: MT ASCP or equivalent certification (per requirement sheet)
• Other state license not required
• Must be appropriately trained in clinical laboratory science as evaluated by the Director of the Clinical Laboratory

Preferred

• MLS (ASCP) or equivalent

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1875, for more than a century, Holy Cross Hospital, Salt Lake has provided high-quality healthcare for residents of the Salt Lake Valley. Conveniently located near the heart of the city, this historic acute care hospital remains one of the most trusted medical centers in all of Utah. Our team is focused on providing patients with leading-edge medical expertise and compassionate care at every turn. We are highly motivated and compassionate people, using advanced systems and technology to become the healthcare provider of choice and to improve the quality of life for the individuals and communities we serve. We offer comprehensive orthopedic care, wound care, 24/7 Geriatric, psychiatric and cardiac services, life flight services and are a State-certified heart attack center. Holy Cross Hospital ? Salt Lake offers an opportunity to find a fulfilling career in a thriving community with quick access to parks, canyons, winter sports, Climbing, backpacking, and the picturesque Wasatch range of the Rocky Mountains.