Medical Laboratory Scientist PRN

Medical Laboratory Scientist PRN

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$32.00/hr – $49.00/hr

The Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist performs a variety of laboratory tests of varying complexity to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Caregivers in this role gain valuable experience and knowledge, preparing them for workplace and career advancement. As a registered Med Tech/MLS, you will perform testing in various departments of the clinical lab such as Hematology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Transfusion and more.

You act as a technical expert to clinical staff, co‑workers, and other departments and are critical to patient diagnosis and care, ensuring accurate results through quality control, proficiency testing, calibrations, record review, instrument maintenance, and results/analyzer troubleshooting.

• Benefits Eligible:
  No
• Shift Details:
  Variable
• Additional Details:
  Will also consider registered MLT candidates ($26.48-$40.87 based on experience)

• Performing Laboratory Tests:
  Conducting a variety of tests on blood, tissue, and other body fluids to help diagnose medical conditions.
• Analyzing Test Results:
  Interpreting and analyzing test results to provide accurate and reliable data for patient diagnosis and treatment.
• Operating and maintaining Laboratory equipment:
  Using and maintaining sophisticated laboratory equipment and instruments, ensuring they are properly calibrated and functioning correctly.
• Quality control and Assurance:
  Implementing and monitoring quality control procedures to ensure the accuracy and reliability of test results.
• Preparing samples: collecting, preparing, and handling biological samples following proper protocols to avoid contamination and degradation.
• Recording and Reporting Data:
  Accurately recording test results and preparing detailed reports for healthcare providers.
• Maintaining Laboratory Safety:
  Adhering to safety protocols and guidelines to maintain a safe and sterile laboratory environment.
• Troubleshooting equipment issues:
  Identifying and resolving technical problems with laboratory equipment.
• Collaborating with Healthcare Professionals:
  Working closely with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to discuss test results and assist in patient care decisions.

• Critical Thinking
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Active Listening
• Quality Control Analysis
• Operations Monitoring
• Science
• Time Management

• Bachelor’s degree in clinical laboratory/medical technology science or chemical, physical, biological, or equivalent. Education must be obtained through an accredited institution. Applicants with a chemical, physical, biological science or equivalent bachelor’s degree will be subject to education verification which may include transcript credit evaluation by Laboratory Services Quality Assurance leadership, Required.
• OR – Completion of coursework 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, Required.
• Medical Technologist / Medical Lab Scientist ASCP certification or equivalent certification approved by the Manager and Human Resources. Certification must be maintained to remain in the job, Required.
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts that may include weekends, holidays, nights and on-call, Required.
• Montana applicants must have state licensure or temporary state licensure, Required.
• Foreign applicants must submit a foreign transcript evaluation by an acceptable agency approved by Laboratory Quality Assurance, Required.
• Basic Life Support certification (BLS) for healthcare providers at sites that require certification, Required.
• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
• Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly…