Medical Laboratory Scientist

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Bardstown (KY)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 85,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Flaget Memorial Hospital in Bardstown, Kentucky seeks a Medical Lab Scientist to perform complex tests across hematology, chemistry, microbiology and more. You will analyze specimens, operate instruments and ensure accuracy, quality control, and timely reporting to support patient care.

You will maintain equipment, follow SOPs, participate in proficiency testing, and collaborate with clinical leaders to validate new procedures while upholding regulatory standards in a busy lab environment.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA, upon hire.

Responsibilities

Performs waived, moderately complex, and highly complex tests on patient specimens following SOPs and reports results accurately.
Provides patient care through clinical correlation of results and rapid notification of critical values within turn-around times.
Ensures major automated equipment is operational via maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting; contacts vendors as needed.
Performs calibration and quality control procedures and maintains records to ensure tests stay within parameters.
Performs proficiency testing and reviews results with laboratory leaders.
Assists in evaluating and documenting validation of new procedures and equipment.

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological or chemical science (CLIA defined)

Job description

Where You’ll Work

Welcome to Flaget Memorial Hospital, a 52-bed facility located in Bardstown, Kentucky. Founded in 1951 by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, Flaget Memorial Hospital is recognized as a 2023 Best Place to Work in Kentucky.

CHI Saint Joseph Health is part of CommonSpirit Health, a non-profit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. With approximately 175,000 team members and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians.

Our commitment to serve the common good is delivered through the dedicated work of thousands of physicians, advanced practice clinicians, nurses, and staff; through clinical excellence delivered across a system of 140 hospitals and more than 2,200 care centers serving 24 states.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Medical Lab Scientist, you will be a critical diagnostic expert, performing complex laboratory tests to ensure accurate, timely results vital for patient diagnosis and treatment.Every day, you will execute a wide range of analytical procedures across various lab disciplines (hematology, chemistry, microbiology, etc.). You'll analyze specimens, operate/maintain instruments, interpret results, and conduct quality control, providing crucial data for clinical decisions.To be successful in this role, you must demonstrate a strong scientific foundation, advanced technical proficiency, exceptional problem-solving skills, and meticulous attention to detail. Your paramount commitment will be to accuracy and regulatory adherence.

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 turn‑around-time limits
Ensures that major automated equipment is operational by performing required maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting procedures; including contacting of instrument vendor for assistance or repair
Performs required calibration and quality control procedures and maintains records to ensure tests are being performed within established parameters
Performs proficiency testing as assigned and review results with laboratory clinical leaders
Assists in evaluation and generation of compliant documentation for the validation of new procedures and equipment to provide the physician with the most current laboratory technology

Job Requirements

Required