Per Diem Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)

Alaska Regional Hospital; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Education and certification support

Retirement and stock purchase options

Tuition assistance and student loan）

Fertility and family building benefits

Job summary

Alaska Regional Hospital—part of HCA Healthcare—seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist to join our Laboratory team in Anchorage. You will handle blood specimen processing, perform a variety of tests with automated and manual methods, maintain analyzers, and participate in transfusion-related testing to ensure patient safety.

The role requires a MT/MLS-related degree, ASCP/MLT certification, and 3–5 years of lab experience, with BLS/BCLS certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or MLS or related sciences with practical training.
• Associate degree acceptable with relevant experience.
• ASCP MT/MLS/MLT certification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Receive blood specimens, perform blood tests and study morphology of blood components.
• Perform routine and special lab tests using automated equipment, manual testing, and microscopy.
• Maintain and operate laboratory analyzers and equipment (chemistry analyzers, osmometers, etc.).
• Conduct antibody screening, identification, and cross-mmatching for transfusion safety.
• Notify nursing units or physicians of critical lab values.
• Implement new testing methods and instrumentation to keep the department current.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology (MT), Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), or related sciences including a practical training program

Associate’s degree is acceptable with appropriate years of experience

ASCP MT/MLS/MLT certification

3-5 years of laboratory experience

BLS or BCLS certification

Job description

Alaska Regional Hospital—part of HCA Healthcare—seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist to join our Laboratory team in Anchorage. You will handle blood specimen processing, perform a variety of tests with automated and manual methods, maintain analyzers, and participate in transfusion-related testing to ensure patient safety.

The role requires a MT/MLS-related degree, ASCP/MLT certification, and 3–5 years of lab experience, with BLS/BCLS certification preferred.