Medical Laboratory Scientist ASCP

Cache Valley Hospital; North Logan (UT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plan

Education support

Paid time off

Job summary

Cache Valley Hospital in Utah seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist to join a high-functioning Laboratory team, performing blood testing, adhering to quality standards, and supporting diverse departments with accurate results.

The role involves handling blood specimens, operating automated analyzers, and performing antibody screening and cross-matching for transfusions, with opportunities to implement new testing methods and maintain equipment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Technology program (Associate’s degree acceptable) and/or a Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology, Chemistry, or Biology with appropriate certification.
• Nationally recognized certification as a Medical Technologist (MT/MLS or MLT) from ASCP or equivalent.
• 1 year of experience in a hospital or clinical laboratory is preferred; new graduates will be considered.
• BLS or BCLS certification (American Red Cross or American Heart Association)

Responsibilities

• Receive blood specimens, perform blood tests and study morphology of blood components.
• Perform routine or special laboratory tests using automated equipment, manual testing, and microscopy.
• Maintain and operate laboratory equipment including automated chemistry analyzers and other instruments.
• Perform antibody screening, identification, and cross-matching for transfusion procedures.
• Notify nursing units or physicians of critical lab values.
• Implement new testing methods and instrumentation to stay current with technology.

Skills

Blood specimen handling

Quality testing

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree in Medical Technology or related field

Tools

Automated analyzers

Microscopy

Job description

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a Medical Laboratory Scientist ASCP today with Cache Valley Hospital.

Job Summary And Qualifications

As a Medical Laboratory Scientist at our facility you will be an integral part of our Laboratory team. We are a highly functioning team that supports many different departments and has a passion for providing the best patient care through compassionate, professional interactions and reliable testing. In this role:

• You will be responsible for receiving blood specimens, performing blood tests, and studying the morphology of the components of blood.


• You will perform various routine or special clinical laboratory tests in one or more sections of the Laboratory using automated equipment, manual testing, and microscopic analysis to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease.


• You will be responsible for maintaining and using various equipment in the Laboratory including automated, chemistry analyzers, ion‑specific electrodes, osmometers, and other analyzers.


• You will perform antibody screening, antibody identification, and cross‑matching procedures required in the administration of blood/blood components and identify antibodies in donors or patient’s blood that could react adversely during transfusion.


• You will notify nursing units and/or physicians of critical lab values.


• You will implement new testing methods, products, and instrumentation as appropriate to keep department current with technology.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Technology program (Associate’s degree acceptable) and/or a Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology, Chemistry, or Biology with appropriate certification (may be hired prior to graduation upon completion of required course work for graduation).


• Nationally recognized certification as a Medical Technologist (MT/MLS or MLT) from the American Society for Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or equivalent.


• This licensure must be completed within 1 year of hire.


• One year of experience working in a hospital or other clinical laboratory setting is preferred; new graduates will be considered.


• American Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Life Support Course (BLS or BCLS) and Certification.

Benefits

Cache Valley Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services


• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services


• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence


• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling


• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing


• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Cache Valley Hospital is a growing community hospital within a growing community of Cache Valley. Our 28 plus bed hospital established in 2000 has achieved a five-star rating for spinal fusions and five-star rating for total knee replacement. Cache Valley Hospital delivers high quality, cost-effective care to people in Cache, Box Elder and Rich counties. The medical staff’s patient-centered approach to delivering evidence-based care and utilizing advanced medical technology has ensured exceptional patient experiences and clinical outcomes. Cache Valley is a beautiful agricultural valley and small metropolitan city with stunning mountain views and outdoor recreational activities.

We are part of the HCA Healthcare network - which includes more than 300 affiliate facilities across the country – offering our colleagues the opportunity for travel and relocation. HCA and Cache Valley Hospital are all about caring for people, and that care extends to patients, families and our colleagues.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth.

We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.