Medical Laboratory Scientist

CHI; Lincoln (NE); In loco; USD 40.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

CHI Health St. Elizabeth 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 to support timely clinical decisions. The role requires a strong scientific foundation, high technical proficiency, problem-solving skills, and meticulous attention to detail, with a commitment to regulatory compliance.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Lab Science or Medical Technology, or related field defined by CLIA.
• May consider MLT-qualified candidates for similar position (preferred).
• Certification by ASCP or equivalent is preferred.

Mansioni

• Performs and reports waived, moderately complex, and highly complex test procedures on patient specimens adhering to SOPs.
• Provides patient care through clinical correlation of results and rapid notification of caregivers of critical values.
• Maintains major automated equipment through maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting; contacts vendor for service as needed.
• Performs calibration and quality control procedures and maintains records.
• Performs proficiency testing and reviews results with laboratory clinical leaders.
• Assists in evaluating and documenting validation of new procedures and equipment.

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Medical Lab Science or Medical Technology

Descrizione del lavoro

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

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

Where You'll Work

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