Medical Laboratory Scientist

Sonora Quest Laboratories/ Laboratory Sciences of Arizona

Fallon (NV)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 82,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Banner Churchill Laboratory in Fallon, NV is seeking an on-call Medical Laboratory Scientist to support the Gen Lab-Churchill bench work. The role requires high technical knowledge and problem-solving to ensure accurate testing and patient care in a hospital setting.

The position emphasizes compliance with CLIA ’88, JCAHO, CAP, OSHA, and active involvement in department accreditation activities. Responsibility may include specimen collection, receipt, and processing as needed.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science or related field with certification.
Nevada/California certification maintained during employment.
Foreign credential evaluation may be required for some applicants.

Responsibilities

On-call MLS position serving all general benches in the community hospital clinical lab.
Ensure testing accuracy, regulatory compliance, and clinical relevance.
Assist with collection, receipt, and processing of specimens as needed.

Skills

Phlebotomy competency

Clinical laboratory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science/medical technology

Bachelor’s degree in chemical or biological science

Job description

Primary City/State

Fallon, Nevada

Department Name

Gen Lab-Churchill

Work Shift

Day

Job Category

Lab

Position Summary

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. 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
- Bachelor’s degree in chemical or biological science (transcripts may be reviewed to determine eligibility), AND EITHER
  - Certification (MLS or categorical) OR a certificate of completion/letter of attestation on school letterhead documenting completion of any categorical or combination of categoricals from an accredited Medical Laboratory Science program.
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