Medical Laboratory Scientist - Providence Kodiak Island

Providence Health & Services; Kodiak (AK); On-site; USD 51,081 - 76,622; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) savings plan with employer matching

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Providence Health & Services is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist for Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center in Kodiak, AK. This full-time position includes conducting clinical diagnostic testing, specimen collection, and quality control procedures.

Eligible hires receive a $7,500 hiring bonus and relocation assistance. A comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) matching. The salary range is $37.08 to $55.62 per hour, with additional compensation opportunities.

Qualifications

• Education to meet certification, license or registration requirement.
• Within 1 year of hire: National Medical Laboratory Scientist – American Society for Clinical Pathology (or equivalent).
• 2 years work experience in a clinical laboratory preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts clinical diagnostic testing on patients.
• Performs therapeutic phlebotomy.
• Conducts quality control procedures to ensure accurate testing.

Skills

Clinical diagnostic testing

Blood draws and specimen collection

Quality control procedures

Education

Education meeting certification requirements

National Medical Laboratory Scientist certification

National Clinical Laboratory Scientist certification

Job description

Position Overview

Medical Laboratory Scientist – Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center (Kodiak, AK)

Full-time, 0.9 FTE, 12‑hr variable shifts, 40 hours per week.

$7,500 hiring bonus for eligible external hires meeting qualification and payment conditions. Relocation assistance available for eligible hires.

Responsibilities

The Medical Technologist conducts clinical diagnostic testing on inpatients, outpatients, and residents, including blood draws and specimen collection for processing. Performs therapeutic phlebotomy. Conducts quality control procedures on patient tests and laboratory equipment to ensure accurate diagnostic testing. Reports patient data to the medical record and/or medical staff when results warrant direct contact.

Required Qualifications

• Education to meet certification, license or registration requirement.
• Within 1 year of hire: National Medical Laboratory Scientist – American Society for Clinical Pathology (or equivalent).
• Within 1 year of hire: National Clinical Laboratory Scientist – American Society for Clinical Pathology (or equivalent).
• Within 1 year of hire: National Medical Technologist – American Medical Technologists (or equivalent).
• Within 1 year of hire: National Medical Technologist – American Society for Clinical Pathology (or equivalent).
• Within 1 year of hire: National Medical Technologist – American Association of Bioanalysts (or equivalent).

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years work experience in a clinical laboratory.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) savings plan with employer matching, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, and more.

Pay

Base salary range: $37.08 – $55.62 per hour. Additional compensation may be available such as shift differential, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to ensuring that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.