Medical Laboratory Scientist II

Job description

Medical Laboratory Scientist II

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation's largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 158 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.

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/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.

Performs and reports 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 Provides 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

Acts as a 'group leader' by assisting other staff members in work duties as needed to ensure a smooth workflow in the department.

Ensures that major automated equipment is operational by performing required maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting procedures; including contacting of instrument vendor for assistance or repair. May receive or have extended instrument training to function as an instrument lead for the department. Trains new employees and students in the department. Performs required calibration and quality control procedures and maintains records to ensure tests are being performed within established parameters. Assists department Technical Coordinator or Supervisor in preparation of QC and calibration reports, ensuring that records are complete and accurate.

Performs proficiency testing as assigned and review results with laboratory clinical leaders

Assists Technical Coordinator or Supervisor with test or equipment validations. Helps with training, validation records and documentation.

Participates in opportunities for continuing education and/or teaching, training according to the Section Performance Standards to enhance technical skills of students, trainees, coworkers, and self Responsible for inventory of supplies, including providing assistance with monitoring supplies, ordering, and placing received supplies into storage. May assists department inventory supplies as primary inventory control

***Sign On Bonus up to $15,000 and Educational Assistance (Student Loan Payback) up to $24,000 for eligible hires***

Required

Bachelors Of Science in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA. and 2 years experience in a clinical laboratory., upon hire

Preferred

International Medical Laboratory Scientist, upon hire or

Blood Banking, upon hire or

Chemistry - ASCP, upon hire or

Clinical Laboratory Scientist, upon hire or

Clinical Laboratory Technologist, upon hire or

Technologist in Molecular Biology, upon hire or

Medical Laboratory Scientist - Med Technologist, upon hire or

Medical Technologist AAB, upon hire or

Technologist in Microbiology, upon hire or

Medical Technologist AMT, upon hire or

Specialist in Hematology, upon hire or

Specialist in Microbiobiology, upon hire or

Med Technologist - ASCP, upon hire or

Histotechnologist, upon hire

Welcome to Saint Joseph Jessamine, RJ Corman Ambulatory Care Center, the first and only full-service, 24/7 emergency room in Jessamine County, Kentucky.

CHI Saint Joseph Health is part of CommonSpirit Health, a non-profit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. With approximately 175,000 team members and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians.

Our commitment to serve the common good is delivered through the dedicated work of thousands of physicians, advanced practice clinicians, nurses, and staff; through clinical excellence delivered across a system of 140 hospitals and more than 2,200 care centers serving 24 states.

Total Rewards

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards.

CommonSpirit Health™ is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Worksite address

nicholasville, KY, 40356, US

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