Medical Lab Scientist

Overview

Incumbents in this role provide the highest level of expertise in their respective area of focus. They are responsible for understanding and developing new test methodologies and analyzing current practices to ensure the best clinical practice to the patient populations served, while maintaining appropriate cost controls. This position has four main focuses:
1) Data analysis and interpretation, relative to the hospital clinical practice,
2) Study design and data interpretation relative to the research done in the department,
3) Acting as a consultant to discipline-specific personnel, Intermountain physicians, the Utah Department of Health, and other Intermountain committees, and
4) Initiation of approved independent research projects.

Job Specifics: this role includes details on shift and benefits eligibility, and supports collaboration across clinical and research disciplines.

• Benefits Eligible:
  Yes
• Shift Details:
  Overnight Shift

• 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 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 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, Required.
• Medical Technologist / Medical Lab Scientist ASCP certification or equivalent certification as approved by Manager and Human Resources. Certification must be maintained to remain in 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 during emergency situations.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate…