Medical Lab Scientist II

CommonSpirit Health; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 46,218 - 67,061; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization is seeking a Medical Lab Scientist II to join their team at St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood, Colorado. The role includes performing laboratory testing, collaborating with multiple departments, and providing high technical knowledge. The candidate must possess a Bachelor's in a relevant science and relevant certification. This full-time position offers competitive pay ranging from $33.55 to $48.68 per hour, and opportunities for career advancement in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 2 years of relevant laboratory work experience.
• Strong technical knowledge in laboratory testing.
• Ability to work in a self-directed manner.

Responsibilities

• Perform general testing within the analytical core laboratory.
• Serve as a liaison with other laboratory departments.
• Assist in process improvement initiatives and compliance.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s in Clinical laboratory, chemical or biological science

MLS with ASCP certification or equivalent

Job description

Medical Lab Scientist II

CommonSpirit Health is seeking a Medical Lab Scientist II to join our team at St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood, Colorado.

Job Summary And Responsibilities

You have a purpose, unique talents and NOW is the time to embrace it, live it and put it to work. We value incredible people with incredible skills – but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more.

Responsibilities

• Performs general testing within the analytical core laboratory, including transfusion services.
• Provides a high level of technical knowledge and application of that knowledge to department testing and clinical relevance.
• Serves as a liaison with other laboratory departments and hospital services.
• May perform phlebotomy and clinical and/or pathology specimen management duties as required.
• This position serves as a department resource and assists in process improvement initiatives and department compliance with pertinent laboratory accreditation and regulatory requirements, such as CLIA, CAP, TJC, and OSHA. Consistently functions in a self-directed manner and exhibits excellent communication and complex problem-solving skills.

Job Requirements

• 2 year relevant laboratory work experience
• Bachelor’s in Clinical laboratory, chemical or biological science required
• MLS with ASCP certification, or MT with ASCP, AMT, or equivalent certification, or specialty ASCP certification required

Light work - (Exert up to 20lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 10lbs frequently)

Where You'll Work

At St. Anthony Hospital, our Laboratory department is a blood bank that performs testing for our Level 1 Trauma center, as well as sister hospitals in the region. With innovative technology and instruments, our team does a vast array of inhouse testing and specialized coagulation testing. Our culture is comprised of passionate medical technologists who strive for the best patient care and take pride in the work we do. Employees are offered opportunities for growth through apprenticeships, specialty positions, collaboration with nursing and trauma teams, and leadership roles within the department. We also partner with local medical technology programs to help students start their careers. An ideal candidate will be patient centric and passionate about continuing education in the medical technology field so our department can continue to thrive!

Located in Lakewood, Colorado, St. Anthony Hospital is a Level I Trauma Center where we provide a full range of medical specialties and health care services to Denver and the surrounding region. In 2023, we received our exciting Magnet designation! We are proud of our staff for this achievement, which is awarded to only 10 percent of hospitals around the world.

Pay Range

$33.55 - $48.68 per hour

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Health Care Provider; Hospitals and Health Care industry