Medical Laboratory Scientist - Blood Testing & Diagnostics

Cache Valley Hospital; North Logan (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Prescription coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Behavioral health

Telemedicine

Time off & leave

401(k) retirement match

Employee discounts

Job summary

Cache Valley Hospital is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to join the Laboratory team. The candidate will handle blood specimens, perform blood tests, and study blood morphology, contributing to accurate diagnoses and patient care in a busy hospital environment.

The role requires MT/MLS/MLT certification, with licensure within one year, and one year of lab experience preferred. BLS certification is required; new grads are welcome to apply and training is provided.

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 the American Society for Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or equivalent.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Receive blood specimens, perform blood tests, and study the morphology of blood components.
• Perform various routine or special clinical laboratory tests in one or more sections using automated equipment, manual testing, and microscopic analysis for diagnosis and treatment.
• Maintain and use laboratory equipment including automated analyzers, chemistry analyzers, ion-specific electrodes, osmometers, and other analyzers.
• Perform antibody screening, antibody identification, and cross-matching procedures for transfusion.
• Notify nursing units and/or physicians of critical lab values.
• Implement new testing methods, products, and instrumentation to keep the department current with technology.

Education

Associate’s degree in Medical Technology

Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology, Chemistry, or Biology

Job description

Cache Valley Hospital is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to join the Laboratory team. The candidate will handle blood specimens, perform blood tests, and study blood morphology, contributing to accurate diagnoses and patient care in a busy hospital environment.

The role requires MT/MLS/MLT certification, with licensure within one year, and one year of lab experience preferred. BLS certification is required; new grads are welcome to apply and training is provided.