Medical Laboratory Scientist

*Job Summary and Responsibilities*

As our Medical Lab Scientist, you will be a critical diagnostic expert, performing complex laboratory tests to ensure accurate, timely results vital for patient diagnosis and treatment.

*** Up to $5,000 New Hire Sign-on bonus & up to $10,000 Student Loan Forgiveness***

Every day, you will execute a wide range of analytical procedures across various lab disciplines (hematology, chemistry, microbiology, etc.). You'll analyze specimens, operate/maintain instruments, interpret results, and conduct quality control, providing crucial data for clinical decisions.

To be successful in this role, you must demonstrate a strong scientific foundation, advanced technical proficiency, exceptional problem-solving skills, and meticulous attention to detail. Your paramount commitment will be to accuracy and regulatory adherence.

• 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
• May consider MLT qualified candidates for similar position
  
  

*Job Requirements*

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Lab Science or Medical Technology, or related field defined by CLIA
  
  

Preferred

• Position may be filled as MLT Med Lab Tech for qualified applicants
• Certified as a Medical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Technologist, or equivalent by ASCP
  
  

*Join us at CommonSpirit Health, and become a part of our faith-based health system.*

*Where You'll Work*

• Your time at work should be fulfilling.* Rewarding. Inspiring. That’s what you’ll find when you join one of our non-profit Commonspirit facilities across the nation. You’ll find challenging, rewarding work every day alongside people who have as much compassion as you. Join us and together we’ll create healthier, stronger communities.
  
  

At CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs, patients are at the heart of our care. Our campus is designed to heal the body, mind and spirit of every person in a more comfortable, less stressful hospital environment. Our full range of medical services include a new pavilion featuring enhancements in heart and vascular care, surgery, maternity, cancer care, and diagnostic imaging.

*Pay Range*

$29.36 - $43.68 /hour