Medical Lab Scientist: Fast, Accurate Diagnostics

CHI; Caldwell (TX); On-site; USD 39,950 - 59,236; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph Health Burleson Hospital in Caldwell, Texas is seeking a Medical Lab Scientist to perform complex tests across hematology, chemistry, microbiology, and other disciplines, ensuring accurate, timely results that inform patient diagnosis and treatment.

You will analyze specimens, operate and maintain instruments, apply quality control and calibration procedures, review results with clinical leaders, and help validate new procedures while upholding regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA.
• Familiarity with quality control procedures and instrument maintenance.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Performs waived, moderately complex, and highly complex tests on patient specimens with timely reporting.
• Provides clinical correlation of results and notifies caregivers of critical values.
• Maintains major automated equipment through maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting.
• Performs calibration, quality control, and records to ensure testing within parameters.
• Participates in proficiency testing and reviews results with laboratory leaders.
• Assists in validating new procedures and equipment to support current technology.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Quality control

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological or chemical science (CLIA defined)

Job description

St. Joseph Health Burleson Hospital in Caldwell, Texas is seeking a Medical Lab Scientist to perform complex tests across hematology, chemistry, microbiology, and other disciplines, ensuring accurate, timely results that inform patient diagnosis and treatment.

You will analyze specimens, operate and maintain instruments, apply quality control and calibration procedures, review results with clinical leaders, and help validate new procedures while upholding regulatory standards.