Medical Laboratory Scientist: Precision Diagnostics & Impact

St. Rose Dominican Siena; Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Rose Dominican Siena's Siena Hospital in Henderson, NV, seeks a Medical Lab Scientist to perform complex laboratory tests across hematology, chemistry, microbiology, and related disciplines, ensuring accurate and timely results for patient care.

You will operate and maintain instrumentation, perform quality control, interpret data, and collaborate with clinicians to support diagnosis and treatment while adhering to regulatory standards and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• BS in a biological or chemical science per CLIA.
• Clinical Lab Scientist: Nevada licensure or credentialing.
• General Supervisor: Nevada license or approval.

Responsibilities

• Performs waived, moderately complex, and highly complex tests on patient specimens per SOPs to ensure accurate reporting.
• Provides clinical correlation of results, alerts caregivers of critical values, and maintains testing turnaround times.
• Ensures major automated equipment is maintained and calibrated; coordinates vendor service when needed.
• Performs calibration and quality control procedures, maintains records, and ensures tests stay within parameters.
• Participates in proficiency testing and reviews results with laboratory leadership.
• Assists in evaluating and documenting validation of new procedures and equipment.

Education

Bachelor of Science in biological or chemical science (defined by CLIA)

Job description

St. Rose Dominican Siena's Siena Hospital in Henderson, NV, seeks a Medical Lab Scientist to perform complex laboratory tests across hematology, chemistry, microbiology, and related disciplines, ensuring accurate and timely results for patient care.

You will operate and maintain instrumentation, perform quality control, interpret data, and collaborate with clinicians to support diagnosis and treatment while adhering to regulatory standards and safety protocols.