Medical Laboratory Scientist — Precision Diagnostics & Impact

CommonSpirit Health; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health's Saint Joseph Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. is seeking a Medical Lab Scientist to perform complex laboratory tests across hematology, chemistry, microbiology, and related disciplines, ensuring timely, accurate results for patient care.

You will operate and maintain instruments, perform quality control, analyze specimens, and provide data for clinical decisions while adhering to regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA.

Responsibilities

• Performs waived, moderately complex, and highly complex tests on patient specimens and reports results.
• Analyzes specimens and operates/maintains instruments with calibration and troubleshooting as needed.
• Performs quality control and maintains records to ensure tests are within established parameters.
• Provides clinical correlation of results and rapid notification of critical values to caregivers.
• Assists in evaluation and documentation for validation of new procedures and equipment.

Skills

Analytical skills

Technical proficiency

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

B.S. in biological or chemical science (CLIA)

Job description

CommonSpirit Health's Saint Joseph Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. is seeking a Medical Lab Scientist to perform complex laboratory tests across hematology, chemistry, microbiology, and related disciplines, ensuring timely, accurate results for patient care.

You will operate and maintain instruments, perform quality control, analyze specimens, and provide data for clinical decisions while adhering to regulatory standards.