Medical Laboratory Scientist: Precision Diagnostics & Impact

CommonSpirit Health; Hot Springs (AR); On-site; USD 37,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health's CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs location is seeking a Medical Lab Scientist to perform complex laboratory tests across hematology, chemistry, microbiology and more.

You will analyze specimens, operate instruments, interpret results, and ensure quality control to support timely and accurate patient diagnoses. The role requires a strong scientific foundation, advanced technical skills, and strict regulatory compliance to deliver Data for clinical decision-makers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA.

Responsibilities

• 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

Education

Bachelor of Science in biological or chemical science (CLIA)

Job description

CommonSpirit Health's CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs location is seeking a Medical Lab Scientist to perform complex laboratory tests across hematology, chemistry, microbiology and more.

You will analyze specimens, operate instruments, interpret results, and ensure quality control to support timely and accurate patient diagnoses. The role requires a strong scientific foundation, advanced technical skills, and strict regulatory compliance to deliver Data for clinical decision-makers.