Medical Lab Scientist PRN

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Time away from work

Job summary

Alaska Regional Hospital, part of the HCA Healthcare network in Anchorage, is seeking a Medical Lab Scientist PRN to join our Laboratory team. You will handle blood specimen reception, perform tests, and support departments with reliable data for patient care.

The role includes antibody screening, crossmatching, operating automated analyzers, maintaining equipment, and implementing new testing methods to stay current with technology. Eligible candidates typically hold MT/MLS credentials and BLS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, MLS, or related sciences including practical training
• ASCP MT/MLS/MLT or equivalent certification
• 3–5 years of laboratory experience
• BLS/BCLS certification

Responsibilities

• Receive blood specimens, perform blood tests and study blood morphology
• Conduct routine or special tests using automated equipment, manual methods, and microscopy
• Maintain and operate laboratory analyzers and related equipment
• Perform antibody screening, identification and cross-matching for transfusion

Skills

Blood testing

Antibody screening

Crossmatching

Microscopy

Education

Bachelor's degree in MT/MLS or related sciences

Associate's degree acceptable with experience

Tools

Automated analyzers

Ion-specific electrodes

Osmometers

Microscopes

Job description

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a Medical Lab Scientist PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Alaska Regional Hospital which is part of the nations leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Medical Lab Scientist at our facility you will be an integral part of our Laboratory team. We are a highly functioning team that supports many different departments and has a passion for providing the best patient care through compassionate, professional interactions and reliable testing. In this role:

• You will be responsible for receiving blood specimens, performing blood tests, and studying the morphology of the components of blood.
• You will perform various routine or special clinical laboratory tests in several sections of the Laboratory using automated equipment, manual testing, and microscopic analysis to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease.
• You will be responsible for maintaining and using various equipment in the Laboratory including automated, chemistry analyzers, io n-specific electrodes, osmometers, and other analyzers.
• You will perform antibody screening, antibody identification, and cross-matching procedures required in the administration of blood/blood components and identify antibodies in donors or patient's blood that could react adversely during transfusion.
• You will notify nursing units and/or physicians of critical lab values.
• You will implement new testing methods, products, and instrumentation as appropriate to keep department current with technology.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology (MT), Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), or related sciences including a practical training program.
• Associate's degree is acceptable with appropriate years of experience.
• Nationally recognized certification as a Medical Technologist (MT/MLS or MLT) from the American Society for Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or equivalent.
• 3-5 years of laboratory experience.
• American Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Life Support Course (BLS or BCLS) and Certification.

Benefits

Alaska Regional Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include some or all of the following:

• Comprehensive benefitsfor medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support,including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from workprograms for 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 (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education supportthrough tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefitsfor fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position.

HCA Healthcares Alaska Regional Hospital is known for our expertise, compassion and skills. We are committed to delivering patient-centered care to every patient on every visit for our 250 plus bed facility. Year after year, Alaska Regional receives 5-star ratings for heart attack treatment, bowel obstruction treatment, and colorectal surgery.

Based in Anchorage, Alaska Regional is located in a thriving community offering plenty of opportunities to capitalize on the Alaskan lifestyle. Alaska offers some of the most incredible scenic beauty around the world which draws visitors year-round who come for a vacation and end up making Alaska home.

We are part of the HCA Healthcare network - which includes more than 300 affiliate facilities across the country offering our colleagues the opportunity for travel and relocation. HCA Healthcare and Alaska Regional are inspired by our mission to care for and improve human life to create a positive impact in our community.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated 3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do" - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Medical Lab Scientist PRN opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

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