What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Laboratory Scientist position at CommonSpirit Health?
As our Med Lab Technologist at CHI St Vincent Infirmary, you will help solve mysteries as to what’s ailing a patient and get us one step closer to successfully treating that illness or injury. You will perform a variety of technical analyses, verify results and assure quality and accuracy of tests under the direction of the Laboratory Supervisor(s), Laboratory Manager(s), Laboratory Administrative Director, and Laboratory Medical Director (Pathologist). You’ll build trust in all your interactions through your professionalism and work ethic.
CHI St Vincent Infirmary is a 600 bed faith-based, non-profit, acute care facility providing quality health care to patients and communities from all over the State of Arkansas. Our level II trauma center is a regional referral center for cardiology, trauma, behavioral health, cancer care, neurosciences, and other specialties. We have been consistently named by US News & World Report as one of the State’s best hospitals, with high performance in heart care, colorectal surgery, and joint replacement.
If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us.
Responsibilities
We depend on the knowledge and skills of our MLT’s when it comes to evaluating medical lab tests to determine what’s happening with our patients. They are vital to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases. Love working in a lab and analyzing results? Connect with us today!
Expectations:
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of microbiology, biology, hematology, immunohematology, urinalysis and chemistry.
- Knowledge of a clinical laboratory as it applies to the collection and processing of samples. Testing of samples, interpretation of results, and the communication of those results to appropriate personnel.
- Knowledge of laboratory chemical and biological safety
- Ability to operate and maintain laboratory equipment
We are offering a $5,000 Sign on bonus to hires who meet hire requirements. We also offer referral incentives as well as relocation assistance.
Qualifications
- Graduated from an accredited Medical Laboratory Technology program or at least one year of experience in a clinical, analytical or environmental laboratory.
- Registered (or registry eligible*) with a nationally accredited certifying agency (e.g. American Society for Clinical Pathology, American Medical Technology, etc.).
