Medical Laboratory Scientist

Providence Health Plan Group; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 46,383 - 72,020; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching

Health care benefits (medical, dental, vision)

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid parental leave

Paid vacations and holidays

Well-being resources and voluntary benefits

Job summary

Providence Health Plan Group is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist in Spokane, WA. In this role, you will analyze biologic specimens to help diagnose or monitor diseases. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science and certification as an MLS.

The role offers various benefits including health care and a 401(k) retirement plan. Base pay ranges from $33.67 to $52.28 per hour, alongside potential shift differentials and bonus opportunities.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience as Medical Laboratory Scientist.
• Certification as Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) by ASCP or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Analyze biologic specimens to assist in diagnosis or monitoring of human disease.
• Integrate information derived from lab tests.
• Perform various laboratory tests and procedures.

Skills

Laboratory Techniques

Equipment Handling

Data Analysis and Interpretation

Quality Control

Lab Safety Protocols

Clinical Knowledge

Documentation and Reporting

Regulatory Compliance

Use of Laboratory Information Systems (LIS)

Sterilization and Sample Preparation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, or closely related field

Job description

Medical Laboratory Scientist

Spokane, WA

Job Description

Analyze biologic specimens of human origin in order to quantify or qualify clinically relevant properties. Integrate and transmit information so derived in an effort to assist in the diagnosis or monitoring of human disease. Work assignments are generally not given project-by-project; rather, a moderately wide range and variety of work activities and processes are required to bring assignments to completion. Work processes and assignments frequently require the incumbent to interpret and apply operating procedures or technical standards to problems of moderate complexity.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, or closely related biological or chemical field.
• 1 year of experience as Medical Laboratory Scientist.
• Certification as Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or equivalent.
• Past professional experience must include skills and experience must include skills and experience in the following:
• Laboratory Techniques: Proficiency in performing various laboratory tests and procedures, such as blood analysis, microbiology testing, chemistry, hematology, or molecular diagnostics.
• Equipment Handling: Experience with laboratory instruments and tools such as microscopes, centrifuges, analyzers, spectrophotometers, and automated diagnostic machines.
• Data Analysis and Interpretation: Ability to analyze laboratory results, identify trends, and interpret data accurately, often using specialized software for data processing and reporting.
• Quality Control: Knowledge of maintaining and troubleshooting laboratory equipment, conducting calibration, and ensuring the quality and accuracy of test results through internal validation and external audits.
• Lab Safety Protocols: Familiarity with laboratory safety regulations, infection control measures, and handling of hazardous materials, ensuring adherence to health and safety standards.
• Clinical Knowledge: Understanding of clinical pathology and laboratory medicine, including the ability to work with laboratory tests that diagnose or monitor medical conditions.
• Documentation and Reporting: Experience in documenting lab results, maintaining patient records, and creating reports in accordance with clinical and regulatory standards.
• Regulatory Compliance: Familiarity with healthcare regulations such as HIPAA (in the U.S.) or other local standards, ensuring the lab operates within legal and ethical boundaries.
• Use of Laboratory Information Systems (LIS): Proficiency in using LIS software to manage test results, track patient data, and generate reports.
• Sterilization and Sample Preparation: Experience in preparing and storing samples, as well as sterilizing tools and equipment to prevent contamination.

Benefits

• Retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching.
• Health care benefits (medical, dental, vision).
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid vacations and holidays.
• Well-being resources and voluntary benefits.

Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Pay Range

Base pay $33.67 - $52.28 per hour plus shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

Job Details

Job Schedule: Full time • Shift: Day • Work Location: Holy Family Hospital–Spokane • Workplace Type: On-site