Medical Laboratory Scientist

CHI; Schuyler (NE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Educational Assistance

Job summary

CHI Health Schuyler seeks a Medical Lab Scientist to perform diverse diagnostic tests across hematology, chemistry, microbiology, and more. You will analyze specimens, operate instruments, interpret results, and enforce quality control to support timely clinical decisions.

The role requires a strong scientific foundation, high technical proficiency, and meticulous attention to regulatory standards. A sign-on bonus and educational assistance are available for eligible hires.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA, upon hire.
• Proficiency with clinical laboratory testing and quality control processes may be required.
• Multiple certifications (ASCP/AAB/AMT) or equivalent are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs and reports waived, moderately complex, and highly complex test procedures on patient specimens adhering to SOPs to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Provides patient care through clinical correlation of results and rapid notification of caregivers of critical values.
• Ensures major automated equipment is operational by maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting; contact vendors for repair when needed.
• Performs calibration and quality control procedures and maintains records for parameters.
• Performs proficiency testing and reviews results with laboratory leaders.
• Assists in evaluating and documenting new procedures and equipment validation for up-to-date lab technology.

Skills

Strong scientific foundation

Advanced technical proficiency

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor of Science in biological or chemical science

CLIA-defined qualifications

Tools

ASCP

AAB

AMT

Molecular Biology Technologist

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/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 up to $5,000 as a Sign-on Bonus as well as up to $10,000 in Educational Assistance to new hires who meet the eligibility requirements.

Job Requirements

• Bachelors Of Science in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA., upon hire

Preferred

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

Where You’ll Work

CHI Health Schuyler opened its doors on October 11, 1953, serving the communities of Schuyler, Clarkson, Howells, Leigh and the residents of rural Colfax County in Nebraska. In addition to its 25 critical access beds, CHI Health Schuyler offers a wide variety of services to residents–children, teens, adults, senior citizens, friends and neighbors. CHI Health Schuyler is proud to provide health care services close to home.

Pay Range

$29.36 - $43.68 /hour