Medical Laboratory Scientist

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health; Seattle (WA); Presencial; USD 52 000 - 87 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, located in Washington, seeks an experienced Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform a wide range of diagnostic tests across Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology and Immunohematology. You will ensure accuracy, validate results, and support clinical decision-making in a state-of-the-art lab.

The role requires a CLIA-defined Bachelor's degree in a biological or chemical science, with MLS (ASCP) or equivalent preferred.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's Degree in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA.
• MLS (ASCP) or equivalent preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Analyze biological specimens using advanced instrumentation and manual techniques across Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology and Immunohematology.
• Interpret and validate test results, ensuring accuracy and correlation with clinical data.
• Communicate abnormal or critical findings promptly to physicians and healthcare teams.
• Troubleshoot equipment and maintain uninterrupted laboratory operations.

Conhecimentos

Analytical skills

Communication with physicians

Formação académica

Bachelor's Degree in biological/chemical science (CLIA)

MLS (ASCP) or equivalent

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Medical Laboratory Scientis t, you will be instrumental in delivering accurate and timely diagnostic results that directly impact patient care. You will perform a diverse range of complex laboratory tests, ensuring the highest standards of quality, precision, and efficiency, and contribute significantly to critical healthcare decisions within our state-of-the-art facility.

Every day you will analyze biological specimens using advanced instrumentation and manual techniques across various disciplines, including Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, and Immunohematology. You will meticulously interpret and validate test results, ensuring their accuracy and correlation with clinical data, and diligently troubleshoot equipment and resolve technical issues to maintain continuous laboratory operations.

To be successful in this role, you will apply your in-depth knowledge of laboratory medicine to recognize abnormal results and critical values, promptly communicating findings to physicians and healthcare teams. Your commitment to continuous learning and professional development will be key as you maintain your ASCP certification and adapt to evolving laboratory technologies and methodologies.

Job Requirements

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA

Preferred

• MLS (ASCP) or equivalent

Where You'll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health brings together two award winning health systems in Washington state - CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. As one integrated health system with the most patient access points in western Washington our team includes 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 employed physicians and affiliated providers. At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health you will find the safest and highest quality of care provided by our expert, compassionate medical care team at 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the greater Puget Sound region.

Pay Range

$44.17 - $63.41 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.