Medical Lab Scientist PRN

Ogden Regional Medical Center; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan with match

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Ogden Regional Medical Center is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist in a PRN capacity to join our laboratory team. You will work in a collaborative environment to support multiple departments and deliver reliable testing for patient care.

The ideal candidate is a graduate of a Medical Technology program with ASCP certification, eligible to obtain licensure within a year, and has or is pursuing BLS/BCLS credentials. Hospital lab experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Technology program (Associate’s degree acceptable) and/or a Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology, Chemistry, or Biology with appropriate certification.
• Nationally recognized certification as a Medical Technologist (MT/MLS or MLT) from ASCP or equivalent.
• Licensure must be completed within 1 year of hire.
• One year of experience in hospital or clinical laboratory setting preferred.
• American Red Cross or American Heart Association BLS/BCLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Receive blood specimens and perform blood tests; study morphology of blood components.
• Perform routine or specialized tests using automated equipment, manual methods, and microscopic analysis.
• Maintain and operate laboratory equipment including analyzers and osmometers.
• Conduct antibody screening, antibody identification, and cross-matching for transfusion safety.
• Notify nursing units or physicians of critical lab values.
• Implement new testing methods and instrumentation to stay current.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology, Biology, or Chemistry

Associate’s degree acceptable

BLS or BCLS certification

ASCP MT/MLS/MLT certification

Tools

Automated analyzers

Chemistry analyzers

OSmometers

Blood bank equipment

Job description

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a Medical Lab Scientist PRN with Ogden Regional Medical Center you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

Job Summary And Qualifications

As a Medical Laboratory 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 one or more 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, ion-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:

• 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 course work for graduation).
• Nationally recognized certification as a Medical Technologist (MT/MLS or MLT) from the American Society for Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or equivalent.
• This licensure must be completed within 1 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) and Certification.

Benefits

Ogden Regional Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs 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 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

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Ogden Regional Medical Center has been delivering exceptional care for over 75 years. Our 230 plus bed hospital offers a full array of medical services. We are dedicated to providing high‑quality healthcare. Ogden Regional is a certified Level II Trauma Center, Stroke Center, and Joint Center. Affiliated with our hospital is Pleasant View Emergency Center. This fully equipped, freestanding facility features board‑certified physicians. Our nurses and technicians are specially trained in emergency medical care and available on a 24/7 basis. Located 10 miles north of our main hospital, PVER features 10 plus treatment rooms, comprehensive imaging technology and a medical laboratory onsite, which help to ensure accurate and prompt care. Ogden Regional Medical Center and Pleasant View Emergency Center sit at the heart of the Wasatch Mountain range. The area has abundant outdoor recreation including hiking, biking, rock climbing, watersports and three ski resorts within a half‑hour drive; Ogden offers the lure of outdoor living and the culture of city life. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World 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. "There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

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.