Medical Lab Scientist PRN

Job Description:

Under the general supervision of the Laboratory Supervisor, the Medical Laboratory Technician 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.

Job Specifics:

• Benefits Eligible: No

• Entry rate: Registered MLS-$30.34-$46.84, Unregistered MLS-$27.60-$42.57, MLT-$22.80-$35.19(Based on Experience)

• Additional Details: Will consider unregistered and registered MLS as well as MLT candidates

Intermountain Health McKay-Dee Hospital is a leader in Northern Utah and is a vital part of many people's lives - as a workplace, wellness center, an acute-care facility, a place of recovery, and as a community partner.

Currently, the hospital offers 63 specialties, 319 patient beds, and serves as a Level II Trauma Center. McKay-Dee offers nationally ranked programs and has been recognized as an IBM Watson Top 100 Hospital.

Scope:

The Registered/Unregistered Medical Lab Scientist 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

Registered MLS:

• 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.

Unregistered MLS:

• 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- official transcripts demonstrating completion of a recognized and accredited program.

• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts that may include weekends, holidays, nights, and on-call.

Medical Lab Tech (MLT):

• Associates degree or at least 60 semester hours of an accredited MLT program along with national certification, MLT (ASCP or approved accrediting agency), or equivalent (military) certification as determined by Manager. Degree must be obtained through an accredited institution. Education is verified.

• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts that may include weekends, holidays and nights.

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.

Anticipated job posting close date:

06/30/2024

Location:

Intermountain Health McKay-Dee Hospital

Work City:

Ogden

Work State:

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$22.80 - $35.19

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 to diversity, 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.