Medical Laboratory Scientist

CHI Health Schuyler; Schuyler (NE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $4,800

Educational assistance up to $10,000

Job summary

CHI Health Schuyler in Nebraska is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform complex laboratory tests and deliver timely, accurate results that guide patient care.

You will work across hematology, chemistry, microbiology and other disciplines, maintain instruments, ensure quality control, and support clinical decision-making with precise data and adherence to regulatory standards.

Competitive pay, a sign-on bonus, and educational assistance are available for eligible new hires.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA., upon hire
• Preferred International Medical Laboratory Scientist, and related certifications may be 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 excellent patient care through clinical correlation of results, identification of patterns of bias, rapid notification of caregivers of critical values, and testing within turn-around-time limits.
• Ensures major automated equipment is operational by maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting; includes contacting instrument vendors for assistance or repair.
• Performs required calibration and quality control procedures and maintains records to ensure tests are within parameters.
• Performs proficiency testing and reviews results with laboratory clinical leaders.
• Assists in evaluation and generation of compliant documentation for validation of new procedures and equipment.

Education

Bachelor of Science in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA., upon hire

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 $4,800 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

Required

• 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