Medical Laboratory Scientist

St. Rose Dominican Siena; Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Rose Dominican Siena's Siena Hospital in Henderson, NV, seeks a Medical Lab Scientist to perform complex laboratory tests across hematology, chemistry, microbiology, and related disciplines, ensuring accurate and timely results for patient care.

You will operate and maintain instrumentation, perform quality control, interpret data, and collaborate with clinicians to support diagnosis and treatment while adhering to regulatory standards and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• BS in a biological or chemical science per CLIA.
• Clinical Lab Scientist: Nevada licensure or credentialing.
• General Supervisor: Nevada license or approval.

Responsibilities

• Performs waived, moderately complex, and highly complex tests on patient specimens per SOPs to ensure accurate reporting.
• Provides clinical correlation of results, alerts caregivers of critical values, and maintains testing turnaround times.
• Ensures major automated equipment is maintained and calibrated; coordinates vendor service when needed.
• Performs calibration and quality control procedures, maintains records, and ensures tests stay within parameters.
• Participates in proficiency testing and reviews results with laboratory leadership.
• Assists in evaluating and documenting validation of new procedures and equipment.

Education

Bachelor of Science in biological or chemical science (defined by CLIA)

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

Job Requirements

Required

• Bachelors Of Science in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA
• Clinical Lab Scientist: Nevada
• General Supervisor: Nevada

Where You'll Work

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Join Siena Hospital: Impacting Lives, Locally and Nationally

At Siena Hospital, you'll become an integral part of Dignity Health Nevada, the only not-for-profit, faith-based healthcare system in the region. For over 70 years, guided by the Adrian Dominican Sisters' inspiring vision, we have proudly delivered compassionate, high-quality care to the Henderson and Las Vegas communities, always prioritizing the needs of the underserved.

Our modern Siena Campus, a 326-bed acute care hospital, opened in 2000. It significantly expanded the vital services initially established by our Rose de Lima Campus, effectively meeting the evolving healthcare needs of our growing community.

Your impact, however, extends far beyond our local communities. We are also a proud member of CommonSpirit Health, a national leader operating over 2,200 care sites across 24 states. This vast network provides unparalleled opportunities for professional growth, continuous learning, and making a profound difference on a grander scale, collectively impacting nearly 1 in 4 U.S. residents.

If you are driven by an unwavering commitment to social justice, passionate about achieving health equity for all, and eager to contribute your talents to new, innovative ways of delivering compassionate care within a deeply collaborative and supportive environment, then your search ends here. Welcome to Siena – and welcome to a career of meaningful impact.