Medical Lab Scientist Transfusion at Intermountain Health summary:
The Medical Lab Scientist Transfusion performs a variety of complex laboratory tests critical for diagnosing and treating diseases. This position requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, certification, and the ability to navigate technical processes with attention to detail. Opportunities for professional growth and responsibilities include technical writing, quality control, and mentoring new staff.
Job Description:
The Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist performs a variety of laboratory tests of varying complexity to be utilized in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Caregivers in this role will gain valuable experience and knowledge to help prepare them for workplace and career advancement.
Sign On Bonus:
- To show our commitment to you and to assist with your transition into our organization, we are offering up to a $2,500 sign-on bonus!
Job Specifics:
- Benefits Eligible: Yes
- Shift Details: Overnights, 7 on/7 off
- Department/Unit: Transfusion
The Registered Med Tech/MLS performs testing in various departments of the clinical lab, such as Hematology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Transfusion, and more. These scientists act as a technical expert to clinical staff, co-workers, and other departments. They are critical to patient diagnosis and care, ensuring accurate results through quality control, proficiency testing, calibrations, record review, instrument maintenance, and results/analyzer troubleshooting.
Intermountain caregivers in this role will have opportunities for growth, taking on additional responsibilities such as:
- Key operator
- QC review
- Training and mentoring new staff
- Assisting with evaluation and validation of new equipment
- Technical writing
- Compliance readiness (CAP, CLIA, etc.)
- Acting as interim Team Lead
This position requires organizational skills as well as the ability to navigate many technical processes with a high level of detail. These caregivers work well as a member of a team and maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory/medical technology science. Education must be obtained through an accredited institution. Degree will be verified. - OR - Completion of course work and internship requirements in a qualified MLS program and eligibility to sit for the BOC. Certification must be completed and documented within 6 months of hire to remain in the registered MLS role.
- Medical Technologist / Medical Lab Scientist certification or equivalent certification as approved by Manager and Human Resources. Certification must be maintained to remain in job.
- Flexibility to work a variety of shifts that may include weekends, holidays, nights and on-call.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with laboratory information systems.
- Experience in relevant areas of the clinical laboratory.
- Demonstrated ability to use laboratory systems, databases, and spreadsheets.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills using email, telephone, and in person.
Physical Requirements:
Physical Requirements
- Interact with others requiring the employee to verbally communicate information.
- Operate computers and complex and delicate lab equipment requiring the ability to move fingers and hands.
- See and read lab equipment, monitors, and documents.
- Remain sitting or standing for long periods of time to perform work on a computer or other equipment.
Location:
Intermountain Health Primary Childrens Hospital
Work City:
Salt Lake City
Work State:
Utah
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
35
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
$30.94 - $47.77
We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
Learn more about our comprehensive benefits packages for our Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers, and for our Colorado, Montana, and Kansas based caregivers; and our commitment todiversity, equity, and inclusion.
Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
All positions subject to close without notice.
Keywords:
Medical Lab Scientist, Transfusion, Laboratory tests, Diagnostic tests, Quality control, Clinical laboratory, Medical Technologist, Patient care, Healthcare, Laboratory information systems
