Medical Lab Scientist - Sign-On Bonus & Education Support

CommonSpirit Health; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $15,000

Educational assistance up to $24,000

Job summary

Saint Joseph Hospital, part of CommonSpirit Health, seeks a Medical Lab Scientist to perform a wide range of laboratory tests across hematology, chemistry, and microbiology disciplines. You will analyze specimens, operate instruments, and ensure quality control to aid timely patient diagnoses.

The role emphasizes accuracy, regulatory adherence, and collaboration with clinical teams. Sign-on bonus up to $15,000 and educational assistance up to $24,000 are available for eligible hires.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biological or chemical science required at hire.
• Preferred: relevant certifications in Medical Laboratory Science.

Responsibilities

• Performs waived, moderately complex, and highly complex tests on patient specimens with adherence to SOPs.
• Reports results with clinical correlation and rapid notification of critical values to caregivers.
• Maintains and calibrates major automated equipment and arranges vendor service when needed.
• Performs calibration and quality control procedures and records results.
• Participates in proficiency testing and supports validation of new procedures and equipment.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Quality control

Instrument maintenance

Clinical correlation

Regulatory adherence

Education

Bachelor’s of Science in biological or chemical science

Job description

Saint Joseph Hospital, part of CommonSpirit Health, seeks a Medical Lab Scientist to perform a wide range of laboratory tests across hematology, chemistry, and microbiology disciplines. You will analyze specimens, operate instruments, and ensure quality control to aid timely patient diagnoses.

The role emphasizes accuracy, regulatory adherence, and collaboration with clinical teams. Sign-on bonus up to $15,000 and educational assistance up to $24,000 are available for eligible hires.