PRN Medical Laboratory Scientist - Blood Testing Expert

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Mark's Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare, is seeking a PRN Medical Laboratory Scientist to join our Laboratory team in Salt Lake City. You will handle blood specimen processing, automated and manual testing, and ensure accurate reporting of critical values.

Qualifications include a Medical Technology degree or equivalent, ASCP MT/MLS certification, and BLS; licensure within 3 months of hire is required. Hospital lab experience preferred, new graduates welcome.

Qualifications

• Accredited Medical Technology program graduate; associate degree acceptable for entry.
• ASCP MT/MLS or MLT certification or equivalent.
• Licensure completed within 3 months of hire.
• One year hospital or clinical laboratory experience preferred; new grads considered.
• BLS or BCLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Receive blood specimens, perform blood tests, and study morphology of blood.
• Perform routine or special laboratory tests using automated equipment, manual testing and microscopy.
• Maintain and operate laboratory equipment including analyzers and osmometers.
• Perform antibody screening, identification, and cross-matching for transfusion safety.
• Notify nursing units or physicians of critical lab values.
• Implement new testing methods and instrumentation to stay current with technology.

Education

Medical Technology degree

ASCP MT/MLS certification

BLS/BCLS certification

Licensure within 3 months of hire

Job description

St. Mark's Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare, is seeking a PRN Medical Laboratory Scientist to join our Laboratory team in Salt Lake City. You will handle blood specimen processing, automated and manual testing, and ensure accurate reporting of critical values.

Qualifications include a Medical Technology degree or equivalent, ASCP MT/MLS certification, and BLS; licensure within 3 months of hire is required. Hospital lab experience preferred, new graduates welcome.