Medical Laboratory Scientist — Critical Diagnostics

Phelps Health; Rolla (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Phelps Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform clinical testing across multiple areas in a hospital laboratory setting. The role emphasizes quality control, accurate result reporting, and adherence to accrediting agency regulations.

The position requires a Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology or related science, with certification preferred for registered MLS professionals. The candidate should be able to manage workflow and assist with training and procedure updates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology or a related science required.
• Non-registered requires at least one year experience in a clinical laboratory.
• MT, MLS, M, C, H, or BB certification preferred for a registered medical lab scientist.

Responsibilities

• Performs work accurately, verified timely and posted to proper work area when requested or required.
• Prioritizes workload to ensure priority of testing request is met.
• Manages a fair workload, volunteers for additional work, prioritizes tasks, develops good work procedures, and maintains productivity.
• Reviews pending list regularly and at end of shift to ensure completion of applicable work shift and communicates remaining pending work.
• Ensures all critical results are called to provider and documented with time and name of person receiving call.
• Assists with training of new employees and assuring competency, and assists management with updating and correcting procedure manuals and policies.
• Performs all pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical assessments on an on-going basis and troubleshoots potential specimen issues.

Skills

Quality control

Troubleshooting

Time management

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology

Job description

Phelps Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform clinical testing across multiple areas in a hospital laboratory setting. The role emphasizes quality control, accurate result reporting, and adherence to accrediting agency regulations.

The position requires a Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology or related science, with certification preferred for registered MLS professionals. The candidate should be able to manage workflow and assist with training and procedure updates.