Medical Laboratory Scientist

CHI; Pendleton (OR); On-site; USD 50,971 - 75,768; Full time

Job summary

CHI St. Anthony Hospital in Pendleton, Oregon is seeking a Medical Lab Scientist to perform complex laboratory tests across hematology, chemistry, microbiology, and more.

You will analyze specimens, operate instruments, and ensure results are accurate and reported within established turnaround times. The role requires a strong scientific foundation, meticulous attention to detail, and adherence to regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelors of Science in a biological or chemical science per CLIA.
• Licensure/certifications in laboratory science are preferred.
• Strong scientific foundation and high attention to detail required.

Responsibilities

• Performs and reports waived, moderately complex, and highly complex test procedures on patient specimens to ensure accurate reporting.
• Provides patient care through clinical correlation of results and rapid notification of critical values to caregivers.
• Maintains major automated equipment, performing calibration and troubleshooting; contacts vendors when needed.
• Performs calibration and quality control procedures and maintains records to ensure tests run within parameters.
• Performs proficiency testing and reviews results with laboratory leaders.
• Assists in evaluating and generating documentation for validating new procedures and equipment.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Quality control

Education

Bachelors of Science in a biological or chemical science (CLIA defined)

Tools

International Medical Laboratory Scientist

Blood Banking

Chemistry - ASCP

Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Molecular Biology Technologist

Med Technologist - ASCP

Hematology Specialist

Microbiology Specialist

Histotechnologist

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 and 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 the 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 reviews 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

Preferred

• International Medical Laboratory Scientist
• Blood Banking, upon hire
• Chemistry - ASCP
• Clinical Laboratory ScientistClinical Laboratory Technologist
• Technologist in Molecular Biology
• Medical Laboratory Scientist - Med Technologist
• Medical Technologist AAB
• Technologist in Microbiology
• Medical Technologist AMT
• Specialist in Hematology
• Specialist in Microbiobiology
• Med Technologist - ASCP
• Histotechnologist

Where You'll Work

CHI St. Anthony Hospital is a 25 bed, licensed for 49, faith‑based, acute care, level four trauma, critical access hospital and healthcare campus serving the Pendleton, Oregon area for more than 100 years. We are committed to the highest quality of patient care and safety; and to strengthening our community through wellness education. CHI St. Anthony Hospital is designed specifically to ensure that our physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals can continue to provide extraordinary care for our patients. The 103,000 square foot hospital features 4 operations rooms, 11 emergency rooms, 30 private patient rooms, and the latest medical equipment. St. Anthony Hospital has plenty of room to grow as needed by the community and will continue to provide the safest quality of care possible. St. Anthony Hospital was also named one of the top patient experience hospitals in 2021. CHI St. Anthony is a member of CommonSpirit Health, the largest not‑for‑profit health care system in the nation, boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals, with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools, and comprehensive outpatient services—all recognized for quality, safety and service. To learn more go to www.sahpendleton.org

Pay Range

$37.22 - $55.37 /hour