Medical Lab Scientist; MLS

Overview

$20,000 Retention Bonus

Make your move to Alaska! Experience the midnight sun in the summer, a front-row seat to the northern lights in the winter, and the opportunity to advance your experience and skills as you enjoy the Alaskan lifestyle. Foundation Health Partners (FHP) is looking for an experienced Medical Lab Scientist to join the team!

Microbiology Experience Highly Preferred

• Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining records of patient test results.
• Maintain records demonstrating that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
• Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies and document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and maintenance performed.
• Follow the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable performance levels.
• Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results, and either correct the problems or immediately notify the Lead, Supervisor, or Director.
• Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.
• Maintain current knowledge and skills applicable to job assignments through continuing education or professional organizations.
• Recognize and provide input for opportunities for improvements in financial performance.

• Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, or biological science or medical technology from an accredited institution.
• MLS/ASCP certification or equivalent such as ASCP, AMT, HEW, or AAB. If there is no current U.S. certification, it must be obtained within one year. Individuals with specialty certification may only work in the discipline of their specialty.
• Students may be hired at the job title equivalent to their future certification under the following conditions:
  The student is enrolled in a clinically recognized program (MLS), the Student’s Clinical rotation in the core area must be completed before working in that core area, and the student must complete the program and pass the certification test within one year of hire.
• Demonstrates excellent problem-solving skills and a high level of self-motivation. Communicates effectively in oral and written formats sufficient to demonstrate comprehension. Uses mathematics, performs detailed work, handles frequent interruptions, multi-tasks, problem-solves, and memorizes; ability to take direction and assimilate instructions quickly.
• Basic computer skills are required.

• Additional related education and experience preferred.

Shifts Available:
Full-time - 40 hours per week, 4x10-hour Day Shifts, 6:30am – 5:00pm;
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday

Pay & Benefits

• Compensation $40.08 to $64.13 hourly wage based on experience and education
• Retention Bonus $20,000 Retention Bonus for eligible new hires
• Relocation Assistance up to $7,500
• Temporary Housing for 90 Days
• Additional Pay:
  Shift Differential, Annual Increases, Paid Time Off
• Benefits: medical, vision, dental, 401k with employer match
• Education Benefits: FHP Tuition Assistance, Student Loan Forgiveness
• Other Benefits:
  Onsite Gym, Wellness Programs, Discount programs
• Direct team responsibilities align with the above statements and are subject to change per department needs.

Foundation Health Partners is an EEO/AAP employer; qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.