Medical Laboratory Scientist

CommonSpirit Health; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 39,950 - 60,614; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Loan forgiveness

Job summary

CHI Health Immanuel in Omaha, NE is seeking a Medical Lab Scientist to perform complex lab tests across hematology, chemistry, microbiology, and more, ensuring accurate and timely results for patient care.

You will operate and maintain instruments, perform QC, interpret results, and contribute to compliance with regulatory standards, reporting critical values and supporting clinical decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Lab Science or Medical Technology, or related field defined by CLIA
• Certified as MLS/MT by ASCP preferred
• May consider MLT candidates for similar role

Responsibilities

• Performs and reports waived, moderately complex, and highly complex test procedures on patient specimens in accordance with SOPs to ensure accurate reporting
• Provides clinical correlation of results and rapid notification of critical values to caregivers within turn-around times
• Ensures major automated equipment is operational through maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting; contacts vendors as needed
• Performs calibration and quality control procedures and maintains records to ensure tests stay within parameters
• Participates in proficiency testing and reviews results with laboratory leadership
• Assists in evaluation and documentation for validation of new procedures/equipment to provide current lab technology

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

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

Where You\'ll Work

CHI Health Immanuel, located in North Omaha just off of I-680 on 72nd Street, offers a full-service hospital, cancer center, rehabilitation center, specialty spine hospital and more. For well over a century, our commitment to serve our community inspires our staff to provide the highest quality of care to all who we have the privilege to serve.

Pay Range

$29.36 - $43.68 /hour