Medical Lab Scientist ASCP PRN

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Lexington (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Education support

Time away from work

401(k) plan with match

Job summary

Lafayette Regional Health Center, part of HCA Healthcare, seeks a Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) PRN to perform a range of laboratory tests across chemistry, hematology, immunology, and microbiology in a hospital setting in Lexington, Missouri.

The role requires qualification by CLIA/ASCP with relevant certifications and a commitment to accurate, quality results and adherence to testing procedures. Experience is preferred; certification must be obtained within 1 year of hire.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in laboratory science or related science required or grandfathered as a medical technologist by CLIA 88.
• Certification or eligibility: MT/ASCP/CLS/MLS or equivalent, or BB/C/I/H/M (ASCP) certification.
• Certification must be obtained within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

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

Education

Bachelor's degree in laboratory science or related science

MT (ASCP), CLS (NCA), MLS (ASCP) or equivalent certification

Registry/certification must be obtained within 1 year of hire

Job description

Do you have the career opportunities as a Medical Lab Scientist ASCP PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Lafayette Regional Health Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

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 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.

• Registry/certification must be obtained within 1 year of hire.

• Experience preferred

Benefits

Lafayette Regional Health Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include some or all of the following:

• 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 and position.

Lafayette Regional Health Center (https://lafayetteregionalhealthcenter.com) is a 25+ bed critical access hospital. Our hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission. We are known for compassionate and high-quality acute and outpatient medical care services in a small-town environment. We operate three physician clinics throughout Lafayette County. Patients enjoy the comfort of knowing they’re receiving quality healthcare in their hometown. We are located in historic Lexington, Missouri, 50 miles east of Kansas City. Our hospital is part of HCA Healthcare Midwest Health, a network of hospitals in Kansas City and the surrounding areas.

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.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- 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