Medical Laboratory Scientist

Job Description

Medical Laboratory Scientists at Intermountain Health are committed to providing patient centered care while demonstrating our values of Integrity, Trust, Excellence, Accountability, and Mutual Respect. If you are interested in contributing to our mission of helping people live the healthiest lives possible- come join our team!

Job Details

Benefits Eligible: YesShift Details: 1pm-930pm, 40 hours the 1st week, 32 hours the 2nd weekPay Range: Registered MLS, $27.02-$48, Registered MLT, 21.59-$37.12Additional Details: Registered MLS and MLT candidates will be considered. Shift differentials given for evenings, nights and weekends

Saint Joseph Hospital is part of Intermountain Health a nonprofit healthcare organization that focuses on person-centered care.

Our 365-bed facility is one of the top-ranked hospitals in Denver and has been awarded the highest national recognition possible for nursing excellence – Magnet designation – by the ANCC. We are proud to extend the mission of Intermountain Health by providing care for the poor, the vulnerable, our communities and each other. Our deep community roots date back to 1873, making us one of the oldest hospitals in Colorado.

Benefits are one of the ways we encourage health for you and your family. Our generous package includes medical, dental and vision coverage. But health is more than a well-working body: it encompasses body, mind, and social well-being. To that end, we have launched a Healthy Living program to address your holistic health. Healthy Living includes financial incentives, digital tools, tobacco cessation, classes, counseling, and paid time off. We also offer financial wellness tools and retirement.

Scope

Perform all designated procedures competently, including Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Specimen Processing, Blood Bank, and Microbiology when designated.Set up and perform a variety of technical and complex tests following established procedures. May obtain blood specimens from patients. May perform bedside testing. May send specimens to reference laboratories. Conduct verification tests on new products and instrument/procedure comparison, statistical analysis, and special projects.Interpret, correlate and report test results. Verify computer-generated reports. Investigate and address erroneous test values, irregularities, errors or instrument failures. Recognize and solve problems or determine alternative solutions for analysis if needed. Document all deviations from established procedures for review by Manager or appropriate Supervisor.Perform any QA and maintenance as required. Perform and document quality control. Document all quality control failures and corrective action taken. Maintain accurate logs, records, files and all other required documentation. Participate in updating and reviewing of procedures. Assist in the maintenance of CAP accreditation. Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration and make minor repairs to instrumentation. Notify Manager or Supervisor of any major instrument problems, efforts to correct and if any major repairs are needed.Assist to performance LIS testing/process validations, printer maintenance. Evaluate and analyze shift QA reports, LIS report.Train and orient new employees. Keep assigned work area clean and orderly. Maintain supply inventory.

Minimum Qualifications

Registered MLS

Bachelor’s Degree is required within 30 days of hire. Military training and experience may substitute for a Bachelor's degree.Current ASCP or ASCP-I certification and applicable licensure, required. At least one (1) year of experience in a similar role/setting, preferred.

Registered MLT

Associates DegreeCurrent ASCP or ASCP-I certification and applicable licensure

Preferred Qualifications

At least one (1) year of experience in a similar role/setting, preferred

Now that you know more about being a Medical Laboratory Scientist on our team, we hope you’ll join us. At Intermountain Health, you’ll reaffirm every day how much you love this work, and why you were called to it in the first place.

Physical Requirements

Anticipated job posting close date

04/23/2024

Location

Saint Joseph Hospital

Work City

Denver

Work State

Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$27.02 - $48.00

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits packages for our Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers, and for our Colorado, Montana, and Kansas based caregivers; and our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.