Medical Laboratory Scientist

Sonora Quest Laboratories / Laboratory Sciences of Arizona; Crestview (KY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Churchill Laboratory in Fallon, NV is recruiting a Medical Laboratory Scientist for on-call, day shift responsibilities across general benches in the hospital lab. You will perform testing, ensure accuracy, and support department compliance with CLIA ’88, JCAHO, CAP and OSHA standards.

The role requires a MLS/MT certification or equivalent, a Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science, and phlebotomy competency; foreign credentials must be evaluated (IERF) for eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science or medical technology.
• Certification required/maintained in NV or CA, or eligible.
• Foreign educated candidates must provide credential evaluation (IERF).
• Phlebotomy competency demonstrated where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory testing with high technical knowledge and accuracy.
• Assist with department compliance to CLIA ’88, JCAHO, CAP, OSHA.
• May collect, receipt, and process biological specimens as needed.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Clinical laboratory testing

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science/medical technology

MLS/MT certification (ASCP, AMT, HEW, AAB)

Job description

Primary City/State:

Fallon, Nevada

Department Name:

Gen Lab-Churchill

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Lab

This on call medical laboratory scientist position will work at Banner Churchill Laboratory in Fallon, NV. This position will work all general benches in our community hospital clinical laboraory.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for a high level of technical knowledge and application of that knowledge to department testing, clinical relevance, and complex problem-solving skills. This position serves as a department resource and is responsible for assisting with department compliance with all pertinent laboratory accrediting agency and regulatory requirements (e.g., CLIA ’88, JCAHO, CAP, OSHA). May be responsible for the collection, receipt, and processing of biological specimens into the laboratory.

Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science/medical technology, OR

• Individuals working in the state of Nevada or California are required to maintain their certification throughout their time in position.

• Foreign educated candidates must provide a detailed credential evaluation from IERF (International Education Research Foundation) or other nationally recognized credentialing agency for review to determine eligibility.

• For certain specialty disciplines ONLY (Toxicology, HLA, HCTT, etc.) where no certification is available from a certifying agency, a bachelor’s degree with one year of experience in that discipline is required.

• Demonstrated competency in phlebotomy in departments where applicable.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• MLS/MT or categorical certification (ASCP, AMT, HEW, AAB).

• Basic knowledge of specimen requirements and knowledge of medical terminology.

• Previous experience with phlebotomy and processing.

• Additional related education and/or experience

DATE APPROVED 10/26/2025

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