Medical Laboratory Scientist — Diagnostics & Innovation

Timpanogos Regional Hospital; Orem (UT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition assistance

Certification support

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Job summary

Timpanogos Regional Hospital is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to join our Laboratory team. You will perform blood tests, blood morphology studies, and collaborate with other departments to provide accurate, timely results for patient care.

You will operate automated analyzers, perform antibody screening and cross-matching, and stay current with testing methods. We value compassionate, professional interactions and a commitment to quality and safety.

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 coursework for graduation).
• 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 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 diagnosis and treatment of disease.
• Maintain and use various equipment in the Laboratory including automated chemistry analyzers, ion‑specific electrodes, osmometers, and other analyzers.
• Perform antibody screening, antibody identification, cross‑matching procedures required for administration of blood components and identify antibodies in donors or patient blood that could react adversely during transfusion.
• Notify nursing units and/or physicians of critical lab values.
• Implement new testing methods, products, and instrumentation as appropriate to keep the department current with technology.

Skills

Blood testing

Microscopy

Quality control

Teamwork

BLS

Education

Associate or Bachelor degree in Medical Technology

ASCP MT/MLS certification

Tools

Automated analyzers

Ion-selective electrodes

Osmometers

Microscopes

Job description

Timpanogos Regional Hospital is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to join our Laboratory team. You will perform blood tests, blood morphology studies, and collaborate with other departments to provide accurate, timely results for patient care.

You will operate automated analyzers, perform antibody screening and cross-matching, and stay current with testing methods. We value compassionate, professional interactions and a commitment to quality and safety.