Medical Lab Scientist

14400 Utah Valley Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 102,009,000 - 157,396,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $2,500

Overnights, 7 on/7 off schedule

Job summary

Intermountain Health Utah Valley Hospital in Provo, UT is seeking a qualified Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform a range of laboratory tests across hematology, chemistry, microbiology and transfusion services. You will contribute to accurate patient diagnoses by delivering reliable results and adhering to quality controls.

This role requires a bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science or MLS training, certification (ASCP or equivalent), and flexibility to work

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory/medical technology or related field.
• MLS program completion and eligibility to sit for the BOC.
• ASCP or equivalent certification required and maintained.
• Flexible to work shifts including weekends, nights, holidays, on-call.
• State licensure for Montana applicants; foreign transcript evaluation if applicable.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory tests on blood, tissue, and fluids to aid diagnosis.
• Analyze test results to provide accurate data for patient care.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment and ensure proper calibration.
• Implement quality control procedures to ensure accuracy of results.
• Prepare and handle biological samples following protocols.
• Record and report data and prepare detailed reports for providers.
• Maintain laboratory safety and sterile environment.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and collaborate with healthcare professionals.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Active Listening

Quality Control

Analysis

Operations

Monitoring

Science

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory/medical technology

MLS program completion

ASCP certification

BLS certification

State licensure (Montana)

Foreign transcript evaluation

Job description

Job Description: The Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist performs a variety of laboratory tests of varying complexity to be utilized in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Caregivers in this role will gain valuable experience and knowledge to help prepare them for workplace and career advancement. The Registered Med Tech/MLS performs testing in various departments of the clinical lab such as: Hematology, Chemistry, Microbiology and Transfusion and more. These scientists act as technical experts to clinical staff, co-workers, and other departments. They are critical to patient diagnosis and care, ensuring accurate results through quality control, proficiency testing, calibrations, record review, instrument maintenance, and results/analyzer troubleshooting.

Sign On Bonus: To show our commitment to you and to assist with your transition into our organization, we are offering up to a $2,500 sign-on bonus!

Job Specifics

Benefits Eligible: Yes. Shift Details: Overnights, 7 on/7 off, 9:00pm-7:00am Wednesday-Tuesday

Essential Functions

• Performing Laboratory Tests: Conducting a variety of tests on blood, tissue, and other body fluids to help diagnose medical conditions.
• Analyzing Test Results: Interpreting and analyzing test results to provide accurate and reliable data for patient diagnosis and treatment.
• Operating and maintaining Laboratory equipment: Using and maintaining sophisticated laboratory equipment and instruments, ensuring they are properly calibrated and functioning correctly.
• Quality control and Assurance: Implementing and monitoring quality control procedures to ensure the accuracy and reliability of test results.
• Preparing samples: collecting, preparing, and handling biological samples following proper protocols to avoid contamination and degradation.
• Recording and Reporting Data: Accurately recording test results and preparing detailed reports for healthcare providers.
• Maintaining Laboratory Safety: Adhering to safety protocols and guidelines to maintain a safe and sterile laboratory environment.
• Troubleshooting equipment issues: Identifying and resolving technical problems with laboratory equipment.
• Collaborating with Healthcare Professionals: Working closely with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to discuss test results and assist in patient care decisions.

Skills

• Critical Thinking
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Active Listening
• Quality Control
• Analysis
• Operations
• Monitoring
• Science
• Time Management

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory/medical technology science or chemical, physical, biological, or equivalent. Education must be obtained through an accredited institution. Applicants with chemical, physical, biological science or equivalent bachelor’s degree will be subject to education verification which may include transcript/credit evaluation by Laboratory Services Quality Assurance leadership, Required. OR - Completion of course work and internship requirements in a qualified MLS program and eligibility to sit for the BOC. Certification must be completed and documented within 6 months of hire to remain in the registered MLS role, Required. Medical Technologist / Medical Lab Scientist ASCP certification or equivalent certification as approved by Manager and Human Resources. Certification must be maintained to remain in job, Required. Flexibility to work a variety of shifts that may include weekends, holidays, nights and on‑call, Required. Montana applicants must have state licensure or temporary state licensure, Required. Foreign applicants must submit a foreign transcript evaluation by an acceptable agency approved by Laboratory Quality Assurance, Required. Basic Life Support certification (BLS) for healthcare providers at sites that require certification, Required.

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements: Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies. Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations. Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc. Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items. Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.) May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time. For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles. or other equipment.

Location

Location: Intermountain Health Utah Valley Hospital Work City: Provo Work State: Utah Scheduled Weekly Hours: 35 The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $35.60 - $54.93

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