Medical Laboratory Scientist (MT)

Saint Joseph Hospital - Lexington; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Joseph Hospital Lexington in Kentucky is hiring a Medical Lab Scientist or Medical Technologist to perform complex laboratory tests and ensure accurate, timely results vital for patient diagnosis and treatment.

You will analyze specimens, operate/maintain instruments, and provide data for clinical decisions, while adhering to safety and regulatory standards. Strong technical proficiency and meticulous attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, Chem, Phys or Bio, and ASCP, NCA or HHS cert

Responsibilities

• Direct observations of routine patient test performance, including patient identification and preparation; and specimen collection handling, processing and testing.
• Monitoring the recording and reporting of test results, including reporting critical results.
• Review of intermediate test results or worksheets, quality control records, proficiency testing results, and preventive maintenance records.
• Maintains equipment to ensure accurate, consistent results in the performance of tests.
• Performs quality control procedures to ensure accuracy of test results.
• Analyses patient samples according to approved standards of testing.
• Participates in continuing education programs for the upgrade of educational experience.
• Assist in purchasing duties, and supply inventory.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, Chem, Phys or Bio

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Medical Lab Scientist or Medical Technologist, 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.

1. Direct observations of routine patient test performance, including, as applicable, patient identification and preparation; and specimen collection handling, processing and testing.
2. Monitoring the recording and reporting of test results, including, as applicable, reporting critical results.
3. Review of intermediate test results or worksheets, quality control records, proficiency testing results, and preventive maintenance records.
4. Direct observation of performance of instrument maintenance and function checks.
5. Assessment of test performance through testing previously analyzed specimens, internal blind testing samples or external proficiency testing samples.
6. Evaluation of problem-solving skills.
7. Performs quality control procedures to ensure accuracy of test results.
8. Analyzes patient samples according to approved standards of testing.
9. Maintains equipment to ensure accurate, consistent results in the performance of tests.
10. Provides teaching and education to clinical laboratory scientist students and other laboratory personnel.
11. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Collects and processes laboratory specimens.
12. Follow standards of safety dictated by the laboratory, the hospital and regulatory agencies.
13. Contributes to the efficient operation of the laboratory.
14. Participates in continuing education programs for the upgrade of educational experience.
15. Other job duties as assigned by management.
16. Process specimens and perform procedures in accordance with the Section Standard Operating Procedure manual accurately and completed, and do so within an appropriate timeframe, in an organized and efficient manner.
17. Perform quality control, preventative maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of instruments, with the added responsibility of ensuring that these tasks are performed and documented by all personnel assigned to such tasks, and taking appropriate action as needed. A further responsibility is the preparation of QC reports for supervisory and pathologist review, and ensuring that records are complete and accurate, to meet any and all regulatory agency requirements.
18. Participate in any and all continuing education activities as they become available, and share knowledge gained with superiors and coworkers, for the purpose of improvement of Section instrumentation and procedures.
19. Assist in purchasing duties, and supply inventory.
20. Follow established safety procedures, and be familiar with fire and disaster response.
21. Evaluate and recommend new instrumentation and/or testing procedures for their specific area of expertise.
22. Act as “group leader” by assisting and directing other staff in work duties as needed, and ensuring smooth workflow.
23. Participates in opportunities for continuing education and/or testing, training according to the Section Performance Standards to enhance technical skills.
24. Prepare and present reports as needed and attend required meetings.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, Chem, Phys or Bio, and ASCP, NCA or HHS cert

Where You'll Work

Welcome to Saint Joseph Hospital, a 433-bed hospital founded in 1877 by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth as the first hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Led by Sister Euphrasia Stafford, the mission to provide compassionate care to the underserved is still carried out today. Saint Joseph Hospital holds over two dozen national ranks and recognitions and is recognized as a 2024 Best Place to Work in Kentucky.

Saint Joseph is part of CommonSpirit Health, a non-profit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. With approximately 175,000 team members and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians.

Our commitment to serve the common good is delivered through the dedicated work of thousands of physicians, advanced practice clinicians, nurses, and staff; through clinical excellence delivered across a system of 140 hospitals and more than 2,200 care centers serving 24 states.