Medical Lab Scientist: Precision Diagnostics & Impactful Care

CommonSpirit Health; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 110,153,000 - 185,061,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking a Medical Lab Scientist to perform complex laboratory tests across hematology, chemistry, microbiology, and more. You will analyze specimens, operate instruments, and ensure accuracy and timely reporting within regulatory standards.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a biological or chemical science per CLIA, plus strong technical proficiency and meticulous attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA.

Responsibilities

• Performs and reports waived, moderately complex, and highly complex test procedures on patient specimens adhering to SOPs to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Provides excellent patient care through clinical correlation of results and rapid notification of appropriate caregivers of critical values.
• Ensures major automated equipment is operational by performing maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting; contacts instrument vendor for assistance or repair.
• Performs calibration and quality control procedures and maintains records to ensure tests are within parameters.
• Performs proficiency testing as assigned and reviews results with laboratory leaders.
• Assists in evaluating and generating compliant documentation for validation of new procedures and equipment.

Education

Bachelor's degree in a biological or chemical science per CLIA

Job description

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking a Medical Lab Scientist to perform complex laboratory tests across hematology, chemistry, microbiology, and more. You will analyze specimens, operate instruments, and ensure accuracy and timely reporting within regulatory standards.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a biological or chemical science per CLIA, plus strong technical proficiency and meticulous attention to detail.