Medical Lab Scientist II

St Anthony Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood, CO is seeking a Medical Lab Scientist II (non-CA) to oversee daily testing in the analytical core laboratory, including transfusion services, and ensure regulatory compliance.

You will apply advanced technical knowledge, support process improvements, and collaborate with pathology, nursing, and support teams. The role may include phlebotomy and specimen management duties; you will work in a fast-paced environment focused on accuracy, quality, and timely

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science or related field.
• Minimum two years of laboratory work experience.
• MLS/MT certification by ASCP or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of an assigned shift or department and perform general testing.
• Ensure compliance with CLIA, CAP, TJC and OSHA.
• Lead process improvement initiatives and liaise with hospital services.
• May perform phlebotomy and specimen management duties in a self-directed role.

Skills

Two years laboratory experience

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory, Chemical or Biological Science

MLS with ASCP certification, MT with ASCP, AMT, or equivalent certification

Job description

Where You'll Work

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 through our state-of-the-art medical campus and home base for Flight For Life Colorado. With four trauma rooms including the T-10 room, a dedicated field-to-surgery suite ready 24/7 for trauma surgeons and specially trained teams, our staff can provide life-saving care to the most severely ill and injured patients. In 2023, we received our exciting Magnet designation! We are so proud of our staff for this achievement, which is awarded to only 10 percent of hospitals around the world. Numerous other awards, certifications, and accreditations have been granted to us from the American Heart Association; Chest Pain Center (CPC); American College of Cardiology; The Joint Commission's National Quality Approval; the Emergency Nurses Association Lantern Award; NAPBC Accreditation; American College of Radiology and many others. At St. Anthony Hospital. We combine a heritage of expert care with the latest in technology and innovation. If you're looking to be part of a fast-paced environment where you can practice to the top of your profession in trauma, cardiology, stroke, neurosciences, breast imaging, cancer/oncology care, surgery and more, we invite you to apply.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Medical Lab Scientist II (non-CA), you will oversee the day-to-day operations of an assigned shift or department, performing general testing within the analytical core laboratory, including transfusion services, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Every day you will apply a high level of technical knowledge to department testing and clinical relevance, serve as a liaison with other laboratory departments and hospital services, and assist in process improvement initiatives. You may also perform phlebotomy and specimen management duties, consistently functioning in a self-directed manner. To be successful in this role, you will possess advanced technical expertise in laboratory operations, strong analytical and complex problem-solving skills, and a proven ability to lead, ensure compliance (CLIA, CAP, TJC, OSHA), and maintain high standards of quality and efficiency within a self-directed environment.

Performs and reports waived, moderately complex, and highly complex test procedures on patient specimens adhering to the Section's Standard Operating Procedures to ensure accurate and timely reporting.

Provides excellent patient care through clinical correlation of results, identification of patterns of bias, rapid notification of appropriate caregivers of critical values, and completion of testing within established turnaroundtime limits.

Performs required calibration and quality control procedures and maintains records to ensure tests are being performed within established parameters.

Ensures that major automated equipment is operational by performing required maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting procedures; including contacting of instrument vendor for assistance or repair.

Assists department Technical Coordinator or Supervisor in preparation of QC and calibration reports, ensuring that records are complete and accurate.

As a representative of CommonSpirit Health, utilizes professionalism and HumanKindness while communicating with physicians, hospital staff, patients, coworkers, other stakeholders in laboratory operations, and all members of the general public, whether in email, instant messaging, telephone, or facetoface interactions.

Job Requirements

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory, Chemical or Biological Science
• Two (2) years of relevant laboratory work experience
• MLS with ASCP certification, or MT with ASCP, AMT, or equivalent certification, or specialty ASCP certification