Medical Laboratory Scientist Microbiology

CHI; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 84,129,000 - 125,160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Loan forgiveness program

Job summary

CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy is seeking a Medical Lab Scientist to perform complex tests, maintain instruments, and ensure quality control to support accurate patient diagnoses. You will operate in hematology, chemistry, microbiology, and other disciplines, delivering timely results with strict regulatory adherence.

We offer a $5,000 sign-on bonus and a $10,000 loan forgiveness program for eligible applicants.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Lab Science or Medical Technology, or related field defined by CLIA.
• ASCP certification or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs waived, moderately complex, and highly complex tests on patient specimens.
• Maintains quality control and calibration procedures.
• Analyzes specimens and reports results for clinical decisions.
• Ensures major automated equipment is operational and maintained.
• Reviews proficiency testing results with laboratory leadership.
• Contributes to documentation for validation of new procedures and equipment.
• May consider MLT qualified candidates for similar positions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Lab Science/Medical Technology

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.

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
• May consider MLT qualified candidates for similar position

We are offering a $5,000 sign on bonus and $10,000 Loan Forgiveness to new hires who meet the eligibility requirements.

Job Requirements

What you’ll need:

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Lab Science or Medical Technology, or related field defined by CLIA

Preferred

• Position may be filled as MLT Med Lab Tech for qualified applicants
• Certified as a Medical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Technologist, or equivalent by ASCP

Where You'll Work

At CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy, our focus is patient-centered care. Our level I trauma center and academic medical center campus is designed to heal the body, mind, and spirit of every person in a more comfortable, less stressful hospital environment. Our full range of medical services includes trauma services, heart and vascular care, emergency services, surgery, maternity, cancer care, and diagnostic imaging.

Pay Range

$29.36 - $43.68 /hour