Medical Laboratory Scientist - Blood Bank

Providence; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Health Plaza in Portland, OR is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technologist Journeyman for a per diem, variable shift. The role ensures accurate and timely reporting of high complexity test results with minimal supervision, performing pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical duties.

You will work with acute-care and outpatient caregivers, supported by Laboratory Services staff. Providence emphasizes patient-focused, whole-person care, and values the voices of team

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in MLS or related science from an NAACLS-accredited program.
• ASCP/AMT certification upon hire (MLS/CLS/Technologist options).
• 1 year experience as a Medical Laboratory Scientist in a laboratory setting.
• 3 years clinical laboratory experience in a moderate/high‑complexity laboratory.

Skills

1 year MLS experience

3 years clinical lab experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Science (NAACLS MLS)

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical, Physical, Biological, or Clinical Laboratory Sciences

Job description

Medical Laboratory Scientist for the Regional Blood Bank at Providence Health Plaza in Portland, OR.

Per Diem/Variable Shift

The Medical Technologist/Clinical Laboratory Scientist Journeyman is responsible for the accurate and timely reporting of high complexity laboratory test results with minimal supervision. MT/CLS JRN personnel are capable of performing pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical duties including specimen evaluation, data analysis, and instrument maintenance and problem resolution. They often work with acute-care and outpatient caregivers, along with other Laboratory Services staff in performing their duties.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Portland Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Science from a NAACLS accredited MLS program, or
• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical, Physical, Biological, or Clinical Laboratory Sciences.
• Upon hire: National Medical Laboratory Scientist - American Society for Clinical Pathology, or
• Upon hire: National Clinical Laboratory Scientist - American Society for Clinical Pathology, or
• Upon hire: National Medical Technologist - American Society for Clinical Pathology, or
• Upon hire: National Medical Technologist - American Medical Technologists, or
• Upon hire: National Medical Laboratory Scientist - American Medical Technologist
• 1 year experience as a Medical Laboratory Scientist in a department in the laboratory or exceeds principal duties and functions in the MLS I job description.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3 years clinical laboratory experience in a moderate and high complexity laboratory.

Why Join Providence?

Ourbest-in-class benefitsare uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering ourMissionof caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

Accepting a new position at another facility that is part of the Providence family of organizations may change your current benefits. Changes in benefits, including paid time-off, happen for various reasons. These reasons can include changes of Legal Employer, FTE, Union, location, time-off plan policies, availability of health and welfare benefit plan offerings, and other various reasons.