Medical Laboratory Scientist Blood Bank

St Joseph Medical Center; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking a Medical Lab Scientist to perform complex laboratory tests across hematology, chemistry, microbiology, and more. You will analyze specimens, operate instruments, and ensure accuracy with strict quality control to support timely patient diagnosis and treatment.

Role requires strong scientific foundation, advanced technical proficiency, and meticulous attention to detail, with emphasis on regulatory adherence and patient care through clinical

Qualifications

• Strong scientific foundation required with emphasis on accuracy and regulatory adherence.
• Experience with clinical laboratory testing and data interpretation is preferred.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving abilities important for timely reporting.

Responsibilities

• Performs and reports waived to highly complex tests on patient specimens.
• Maintains quality control and calibration records for accurate results.
• Operates and troubleshoots laboratory instrumentation as needed.
• Communicates critical values promptly to care teams.
• Participates in evaluation of new procedures and equipment to ensure current lab technology.

Skills

Analytical procedures

Quality control

Instrument maintenance

Education

Bachelor of Science in biological or chemical science (CLIA defined)

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Medical Lab Scientist, you will be a critical diagnostic expert, performing complex laboratory tests to ensure accurate, timely results vital for patient diagnosis and treatment.

Every day, you will execute a wide range of analytical procedures across various lab disciplines (hematology, chemistry, microbiology, etc.). You'll analyze specimens, operate/maintain instruments, interpret results, and conduct quality control, providing crucial data for clinical decisions.

To be successful in this role, you must demonstrate a strong scientific foundation, advanced technical proficiency, exceptional problem-solving skills, and meticulous attention to detail. Your paramount commitment will be to accuracy and regulatory adherence.

• 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

Job Requirements

Required

• Bachelors Of Science in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA., upon hire

Preferred

• International Medical Laboratory Scientist, upon hire or


• Blood Banking, upon hire or


• Chemistry - ASCP, upon hire or


• Clinical Laboratory Scientist, upon hire or


• Clinical Laboratory Technologist, upon hire or


• Technologist in Molecular Biology, upon hire or


• Medical Laboratory Scientist - Med Technologist, upon hire or


• Medical Technologist AAB, upon hire or


• Technologist in Microbiology, upon hire or


• Medical Technologist AMT, upon hire or


• Specialist in Hematology, upon hire or


• Specialist in Microbiology, upon hire or


• Med Technologist - ASCP, upon hire or


• Histotechnologist, upon hire

Where You'll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.

Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.

Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.

We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.