Medical Laboratory Scientist: Precision Diagnostics

St. Charles Health System Inc.; Prineville (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Charles Health System seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform and interpret tests across diverse specimen types in the hospital laboratory. You will document results in the LIS, recognize critical values and ensure quality control and instrument maintenance.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science and national certification or eligibility. Prior MLS experience is preferred; the position emphasizes safety, accuracy and collaboration with clinicians.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in clinical laboratory science from an accredited program.
• Current national certification or licensure at the Technologist/Scientist level (MLS/MT) per ASCP/AMT/other.
• Previous MLS experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform, interpret and report clinical lab testing across specimens.
• Document results into the Laboratory Information System accurately.
• Calibrate, operate, and troubleshoot analytic instruments.
• Review results for accuracy and report any critical values promptly.
• Maintain safety, quality assurance and professional conduct.

Skills

Laboratory analysis

Quality control

Specimen handling

Instrument maintenance

Professional judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science

Tools

LIS / Laboratory Information System

Job description

St. Charles Health System seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform and interpret tests across diverse specimen types in the hospital laboratory. You will document results in the LIS, recognize critical values and ensure quality control and instrument maintenance.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science and national certification or eligibility. Prior MLS experience is preferred; the position emphasizes safety, accuracy and collaboration with clinicians.