Medical Laboratory Scientist - per diem

Providence Health & Services; Centralia (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Centralia Hospital is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform bench duties across multiple sections including Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Chemistry, Microbiology and Molecular. You will plan, perform and evaluate tests and communicate findings to physicians and care teams.

Requirements include a MLS-related bachelor’s degree with clinical rotation and/or specific science coursework, plus eligibility for national certification upon hire.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Medical Laboratory Science with clinical rotation or equivalent
• Bachelor's Degree in chemical/physical/biological science plus accredited MLS program
• Bachelor's Degree with specified chemistry/biology coursework and clinical experience
• Upon hire: MLS/AMT/ASCP or related certification eligibility

Responsibilities

• Plan, perform and evaluate laboratory testing analyses.
• Establish and maintain communications with physicians, patients and hospital staff.
• Work across sections: Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Chemistry, Microbiology, LIS and Lean applications.

Skills

Moderate/high complexity testing

Communication with physicians

Laboratory procedures

Education

Bachelor's in MLS with clinical rotation

Bachelor's in chemical/physical/biological science + MLS program

Bachelor's with required chemistry/biology coursework + clinical experience

MLS/AMT/ASCP certification eligibility

Job description

Description

The position is responsible for professional Medical Laboratory Scientist bench duties within the laboratory, for the assigned section(s). The position performs routine and complex tests or analyses in any of these potential sections (as assigned): Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Chemistry, Toxicology, Microbiology, Molecular, Mycology, Immunohematology, LIS and Lean. The position has responsibility for planning, performing and evaluating laboratory testing analysis; and establishing and/or maintaining communications with physicians, patients, other hospital personnel, professional associations, and other organizations. Bachelor's degree level position with applicants who obtained education outside of the United States must have their education evaluated for equivalency by an Acceptable Evaluation Agency for Foreign Transcripts.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued - they're invaluable. Join our team at Providence Centralia Hospital and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Medical Laboratory Science from an accredited college/university that included clinical rotation or
• Bachelor's Degree in a chemical, physical, or biological science AND completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Science program or
• Bachelor's Degree with completion of 60 semester/90 quarter hours from an accredited college/university that includes a minimum of 6 semester/9 quarter hours of chemistry, 6 semester/9 quarter hours of biology, and 12 semester/18 quarter hours of other chemistry, biology, and/or medical laboratory science courses AND at least three months full time clinical experience in all laboratory areas.
• Upon hire: National Medical Technologist - American Society for Clinical Pathology or
• Upon hire: National Medical Technologist - American Medical Technologists or
• Upon hire: National Medical Laboratory Scientist - American Society for Clinical Pathology or
• Upon hire: National Medical Laboratory Scientist - American Medical Technologist.
• 1 year in a clinical laboratory performing moderate and high complexity testing.

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of "Know me, care for me, ease my way." Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we'll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.

Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Work Location: Centralia Hospital-Centralia

Job Schedule: Per-Diem

Job Shift: Variable

Career Track: Clinical Professional

Department: 3033 CLINICAL LAB WA PCH CENTRALIA MAIN 1ST FLOOR MAIN LAB AREA

Pay Range: $37.84 - $58.75