Medical Laboratory Scientist MLS

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our Medical Lab Scientist, you will be a critical diagnostic expert, performing complex laboratory tests to ensure accurate, timely results vital for patient diagnosis and treatment.

Every day, you will execute a wide range of analytical procedures across various lab disciplines (hematology, chemistry, microbiology, etc.). You'll analyze specimens, operate and maintain instruments, interpret results, and conduct quality control, providing crucial data for clinical decisions.

To be successful in this role, you must demonstrate a strong scientific foundation, advanced technical proficiency, exceptional problem‑solving skills, and meticulous attention to detail. Your paramount commitment will be to accuracy and regulatory adherence.

• Perform and report waived, moderately complex, and highly complex test procedures on patient specimens adhering to the Section’s Standard Operating Procedures to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Provide excellent patient care through clinical correlation of results, identification of patterns of bias, rapid notification of appropriate caregivers of critical values, and completion of testing within established turn‑around‑time limits.
• Ensure that major automated equipment is operational by performing required maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting procedures, including contacting instrument vendors for assistance or repair.
• Perform required calibration and quality control procedures and maintain records to ensure tests are being performed within established parameters.
• Perform proficiency testing as assigned and review results with laboratory clinical leaders.
• Assist in evaluation and generation of compliant documentation for the validation of new procedures and equipment to provide the physician with the most current laboratory technology.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology or Bachelor’s Degree in Biology or related science from an accredited school defined by CLIA.
• Current certification as Med Tech (Medical Tech), Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS), Medical Lab Scientist (MLS), Medical Lab Technologist (MLT) or LAB Tech, obtained or to be obtained; certification by ASCP or NCA.

• Two (2) years of experience.

CHI St. Joseph’s Health of Park Rapids, part of Common Spirit Health, is an award‑winning, 25‑bed critical access hospital located in the heart of lake country. Fully accredited by The Joint Commission, we offer a full range of services including 24/7/365 Emergency Department and Level IV Trauma Center, hospitalist program, testing, surgery, orthopedics, rehabilitation, and more so that you can experience better health.

$28.80 – $42.84 /hour

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Health Care Provider

• Hospitals and Health Care