Medical Laboratory Scientist

Commonspirit; Silverdale (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a part-time Medical Laboratory Scientist in Silverdale, WA. The role requires accurate testing and reporting to support patient care, adhering to regulatory standards and operational protocols. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's in a relevant science and appropriate licensure. Initial responsibilities include various laboratory test procedures and ensuring equipment functionality, all while providing exceptional patient support.

Benefits

Health/dental/vision benefits

Matching retirement plans

Paid vacation

Annual bonus eligibility

Qualifications

• Must be trained in clinical laboratory science as evaluated by the Director.
• Requires appropriate state licensures and certifications.
• Preferably holds MLS (ASCP) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Performs waived and complex tests on patient specimens.
• Responsible for quality control and testing compliance.
• Maintains laboratory equipment and supplies inventory.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in biological or chemical science

Job description

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Job Summary / Purpose

Accurately analyzes and reports all tests ordered by the Medical Staff in a timely manner and according to laboratory procedures and regulatory guidelines to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.

Essential Key Job Responsibilities

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

*Responsibilities*

Job Summary / Purpose

Accurately analyzes and reports all tests ordered by the Medical Staff in a timely manner and according to laboratory procedures and regulatory guidelines to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.

Essential Key Job Responsibilities

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

Participates in opportunities for continuing education and/or teaching, training according to the Section Performance Standards to enhance technical skills of students, trainees, coworkers, and self

Responsible for inventory of supplies, including providing assistance with monitoring supplies, ordering, and placing received supplies into storage

Completes all work and resolves or appropriately passes ongoing issues to incoming staff within the scheduled shift

As a representative of CommonSpirit Health, utilizes professionalism and HumanKindness while communicating with physicians, hospital staff, patients, coworkers, other stakeholders in laboratory operations, and all members of the general public, whether in email, instant messaging, telephone, or face-to-face interactions

Adheres to all regulatory requirements

• Job Description*:
  
  

The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed within this job. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

*Qualifications*

Minimum Qualifications

*Required Education and Experience:*

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

Required Licensure And Certifications

California: CLS:CA

Nevada: GENSUP:NV

North Dakota: MT-L:ND

Tennessee: MT-L:TN or MT ASCP or equivalent certification (per requirement sheet)

Georgia: MT ASCP or equivalent certification (per requirement sheet)

Certification Preferred

Other state license not required

MLS (ASCP) or equivalent (Per requirement sheet)

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Training

Must be appropriately trained in clinical laboratory science as evaluated by the Director of the Clinical Laboratory

*Overview*

In 2020, united in a fierce commitment to deliver the highest quality care and exceptional patient experience, Virginia Mason and CHI Franciscan Health came together as natural partners to build a new health system centered around the patient: Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. Our combined system builds upon the scale and expertise of our nearly 300 sites of care, including 11 hospitals and nearly 5,000 physicians and providers. Together, we are empowered to make an even greater impact on the health and well-being of our communities.

CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason are now united to build the future of patient-centered care across the Pacific Northwest. That means a seamlessly connected system offering quality care close to home. From basic health needs to the most complex, highly specialized care, our patients can count on us to meet their needs with convenient access to the region’s most prestigious experts and innovative treatments and technologies.

While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that may include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, annual bonus eligibility, and more!

*Pay Range*

$35.57 - $52.80 /hour

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Science and Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Wellness and Fitness Services, Hospitals and Health Care, and Medical Practices

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