Medical Lab Scientist FSER

St. Mark's Hospital; West Valley City (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

Paid time off

401(k) plan with company match

Education support through tuition assistance

Job summary

St. Mark's Hospital in West Valley City is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to join our Laboratory team. In this role, you will support patient care by performing and overseeing laboratory testing to aid in disease diagnosis and treatment.

The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Medical Technology, Chemistry, or Biology, and have relevant certification. We offer comprehensive medical benefits, well-being support, and education assistance, making this an excellent opportunity for career growth.

Qualifications

• Nationally recognized certification as a Medical Technologist (MT/MLS or MLT) required.
• Licensure completed within one year of hire.
• One year of experience in a clinical laboratory setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive and perform blood tests for diagnostic purposes.
• Notify nursing staff of critical lab values.
• Implement new testing methods to maintain current departmental technology.

Skills

Blood testing

Laboratory equipment maintenance

Antibody screening

Microscopic analysis

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology, Chemistry, or Biology

Graduate of accredited Medical Technology program

Tools

Automated chemistry analyzers

Osmometers

Job description

Job Summary

As a Medical Laboratory Scientist at West Valley Emergency Center, you will be an integral part of our Laboratory team, supporting multiple departments with compassionate, professional patient care. In this role you will perform and oversee laboratory testing to aid diagnosis and treatment of disease.

Responsibilities

• Receive blood specimens, perform blood tests, and study the morphology of blood components.
• Perform routine or special clinical laboratory tests using automated equipment, manual testing, and microscopic analysis.
• Maintain and use laboratory equipment, including automated chemistry analyzers, ion‑specific electrodes, osmometers, and other analyzers.
• Perform antibody screening, identification, and cross‑matching procedures for blood component administration and identify antibodies that could react adversely during transfusion.
• Notify nursing units and/or physicians of critical lab values.
• Implement new testing methods, products, and instrumentation as appropriate to keep the department current with technology.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Technology program (Associate’s degree acceptable) and/or a Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology, Chemistry, or Biology with appropriate certification (may be hired prior to graduation upon completion of required coursework).
• Nationally recognized certification as a Medical Technologist (MT/MLS or MLT) from the American Society for Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or equivalent.
• Licensure completed within one year of hire.
• One year of experience working in a hospital or other clinical laboratory setting is preferred; new graduates will be considered.
• American Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Life Support Course (BLS or BCLS) certification.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services.
• Well‑being support, including free counseling and referral services.
• 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, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, and retirement readiness tools.
• 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.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

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.