Medical Lab Scientist ASCP

HCA Healthcare; Belton (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off & family leave

401(k) match

Education support

Fertility & family building aid

Life insurance

Identity theft protection

Employee discounts

Job summary

Belton Regional Medical Center, part of HCA Healthcare, is seeking a Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) to perform routine and complex laboratory tests in toxicology, chemistry, hematology, immunology, and microbiology for patient diagnosis. The MLS will produce accurate results, maintain quality controls, and calibrate equipment across multiple lab sections.

Qualified candidates hold a Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related field, with ASCP/AMT/CLS certification or registry eligibility,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related lab science required or grandfathered by CLIA 88.
• Certification or registry eligible (MT/CLS/MLS or equivalent) before 1 year of hire.
• Hospital experience is highly preferred and generalist laboratory experience is desired.

Responsibilities

• Perform chemical, bacteriological, serological and microscopic procedures in one or more lab sections.
• Produce accurate results in hematology, serology, chemistry, blood bank, coagulation, urinalysis, microbiology and other designated areas.
• Maintain quality results by running standards and controls, calibrating equipment, and monitoring quality control measures.

Skills

Generalist experience

Hospital experience

New grads considered

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology

Bachelor's degree in laboratory science or related science

ASCP/AMT/CLS certification or equivalent

Tools

ASCP/AMT related certification tools

Job description

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) Medical Lab Scientist ASCP today with Belton Regional Medical Center.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) conducts routine and complex laboratory tests in toxicology, chemistry, hematology, immunology, and/or microbiology for use in patient diagnosis and treatment of disease. Join our team of dedicated professionals that is committed to delivering the best patient care.

What you will do in this role:

• You will perform chemical, bacteriological, serological, and microscopic procedures in one or more laboratory sections.
• You will produce accurate results in hematology, serology, chemistry, blood bank, coagulation, urinalysis, microbiology and other areas as designated.
• You will maintain quality results by running standards and controls, calibrating equipment utilizing approved testing procedures, verifying equipment function through routine maintenance, and monitoring quality control measures and protocols.

What Qualifications You Will Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology desired.
• Bachelor's degree in laboratory science or related science required OR “Grandfathered” as a medical technologist by CLIA 88
• MT (ASCP), CLS (NCA), MLS (ASCP) or, as appropriate, BB(ASCP), C(ASCP), I (ASCP), H(ASCP), or M(ASCP) certification or equivalent required OR registry/certification eligible.
• At least ASCP or AMT
• Registry/certification must be obtained before 1 year of hire.
• Hospital experience highly preferred
• Generalist experience needed
• Some new grads considered.

Benefits

Belton Regional Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Belton Regional Medical Center (https://beltonregionalmedicalcenter.com/) is an 80+ bed acute care facility. We are located in Belton and serve southern Jackson and northern Cass counties. We are one of 10 HCA Healthcare Midwest Health System hospitals in Kansas City. We offer a full range of inpatient and outpatient services. Our services are supported by our excellent colleagues, advanced technology, and deep relationships within the community. Over the past decade, our hospital underwent a $39.2 million dollar renovation and expansion project. This project has enabled us to meet the growing medical needs of our community. Our hospital is equipped with a beautiful memorial garden, patient advocates, and private rooms. We are recognized by The Joint Commission, American College of Radiology, and College of American Pathologists Laboratory Accreditation Program.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.