Medical Laboratory Scientist

CommonSpirit Health; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Loan forgiveness

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health is seeking a Medical Lab Scientist to perform complex laboratory tests across hematology, chemistry, microbiology, and more. You will analyze specimens, operate instruments, interpret results, and ensure quality control while meeting turnaround times.

The role requires a strong scientific foundation, advanced technical proficiency, and strict regulatory adherence to deliver accurate data for clinical decisions.

Qualifications

• Strong scientific foundation and advanced technical proficiency.
• Excellent problem-solving and meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to perform and report tests per SOPs and maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Performs and reports waived, moderately complex, and highly complex test procedures on patient specimens.
• Provides patient care through clinical correlation of results and rapid notification of critical values.
• Ensures major automated equipment is operational via maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting.

Skills

Quality control

Instrument maintenance

Clinical interpretation

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Lab Science or Medical Technology, or related field 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


• May consider MLT qualified candidates for similar position

*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

• Position may be filled as MLT Med Lab Tech for qualified applicants


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


• May consider Med tab Technician MLT qualified candidates for similar position

Where You'll Work

• Your time at work should be fulfilling.* Rewarding. Inspiring. That’s what you’ll find when you join one of our non-profit Commonspirit facilities across the nation. You’ll find challenging, rewarding work every day alongside people who have as much compassion as you. Join us and together we’ll create healthier, stronger communities.

CHI Health St. Elizabeth, founded by the Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration in 1889, is a full-service, 260-bed, nonprofit regional medical center in Lincoln, Neb. St. Elizabeth specializes in the treatment areas of newborn and pediatric care, women’s health, burn and wound, cardiology, oncology, emergency medicine, orthopedics and neuroscience.

*Pay Range*

$29.36 - $43.68 /hour