Medical Laboratory Scientist

CommonSpirit Health; Grand Island (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Loan forgiveness program

Job summary

CHI Health Saint Francis in Grand Island, NE seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform complex tests across hematology, chemistry, microbiology, and more, ensuring accurate results for patient diagnosis and treatment.

You will operate and maintain automated equipment, adhere to QA standards, and contribute to timely reporting while ensuring data integrity and regulatory compliance in a hospital lab setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Lab Science or Medical Technology as defined by CLIA.
• ASCP MLS/MT certification preferred.
• Experience with quality control and calibration in a clinical lab.

Responsibilities

• Perform waived, moderately complex, and highly complex tests on patient specimens with reporting.
• Provide clinical correlation of results and notify caregivers of critical values.
• Maintain and troubleshoot automated equipment; contact vendors for assistance or repair.
• Perform calibration and QC procedures and keep records.
• Participate in proficiency testing and review results with laboratory leaders.
• Assist in validation of new procedures and equipment.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Quality control

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Lab Science or Medical Technology

Tools

Clinical laboratory instruments

Job description

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

We are offering a $5,000 sign on bonus and $10,000 Loan Forgiveness to new hires who meet the eligibility requirements.

Job Requirements

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Lab Science or Medical Technology, or related field defined by CLIA

Preferred:

• Certified as a Medical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Technologist, or equivalent by ASCP

Where You'll Work

CHI Health St. Francis was established in Grand Island, Neb. in 1887. Today, our hospital is a regional referral center, with more than 100 physicians and more than 1,100 team members working together to build a healthier community. Our goal is to provide patients with high-quality medical care close to home, where they can be supported by their family, friends, and community.