Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist

The Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist performs a variety of laboratory tests of varying complexity to be utilised in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.

As a Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist at Intermountain Health McKay-Dee Hospital, you will gain valuable experience and knowledge to help prepare you for workplace and career advancement.

The Registered Med Tech/MLS performs testing in various departments of the clinical lab such as: Hematology, Chemistry, Microbiology and Transfusion and more.

These scientists act as technical experts to clinical staff, co-workers, and other departments.

They are critical to patient diagnosis and care, ensuring accurate results through quality control, proficiency testing, calibrations, record review, instrument maintenance, and results/analyzer troubleshooting.

Sign On Bonus: Up to a $2,500 sign-on bonus is offered to show our commitment to you and to assist with your transition into our organisation.

Essential Functions:

• 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.

Qualifications:

• Registered Medical Lab Scientist - $35.60-$54.93 based on experience
• Bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory/medical technology science or chemical, physical, biological, or equivalent.
• Education must be obtained through an accredited institution.
• Medical Technologist / Medical Lab Scientist ASCP certification or equivalent certification as approved by Manager and Human Resources.
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts that may include weekends, holidays, nights and on-call.
• Basic Life Support certification (BLS) for healthcare providers at sites that require certification.

Benefits: Our caregivers receive 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.

Physical Requirements:

• 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.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy.