Medical Lab Scientist - MLS

Get To Know Summit Pacific Medical Center

Your trusted partner in Health and Wellness, Summit Pacific is a vibrant and expanding public hospital district that operates a Critical Access Hospital with a Level IV trauma designation, three rural healthcare clinics, and a seven-day-a-week urgent care clinic. Our vision is “Through Summit Care, we will build the healthiest community in the Nation.” Our hospital is unique due to its size and accessibility. We pride ourselves on our ability to give patients quick access to a provider.

• Critical Access Hospital
• 24/7 Emergency Department
• Level II Cardiac Center
• Level III Stroke Center
• Level IV Trauma Care
  
  

To learn more about Summit Pacific, visit www.summitpacificmedicalcenter.org

Pay Range (depending On Experience)

$34.94 - $48.76

Job Summary

The Medical Lab Scientist performs moderately to highly complex and specialized clinic laboratory tests and analyses of human blood, urine and other body fluids, tissues or substances to obtain data for use in the diagnosis, management and treatment of disease and injury. Specific areas of discipline include chemistry, coagulation, hematology, microbiology, immunology, toxicology and urinalysis.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Accurately orders, prepares and processes specimens for on-site testing or for sending to reference laboratory according to SPMC Laboratory Policies and Procedures. *Records and evaluates results in order to provide physicians nursing and additional ancillary departments the information necessary to select appropriate treatment. Evaluates all results for reasonableness and accuracy before verifying. Recognizes and reports abnormal, critical or alert values after evaluation of test results and specimen integrity. *Ensures timely service to support high-quality patient care. Identifies emergency or STAT situations in order to maintain the laboratory's responsiveness to life threatening patient situations participating with coworkers, evaluating workflow and prioritizing responsibilities to provide effective patient care. *Operates and maintains laboratory instruments. Performs and documents quality control, preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on all assays and instruments in the laboratory in accordance with CAP and CLIA regulations to help ensure testing accuracy. Verifies performance through appropriate use of standards, controls and calibrators. Contributes to department operations by assisting with writing and reviewing procedures, training, inventory management, new test development and equipment selections, and participates in departmental and hospital quality assurance activities. Performs special projects and other related duties as assigned.
• Essential Job Function
  
  

Organizational Responsibilities

In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed above, all employees are expected to support the Summit Pacific Medical Center mission, vision and values; comply with SPMC policies and procedures; and conduct themselves in an ethical, professional, respectful, and collaborative manner at all times.

Required Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science, microbiology, biology, or related discipline.
• One (1) year of related laboratory work experience preferred.
  
  

Required Licenses, Certifications And/or Registrations

Current technologist-level certification/registration by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or equivalent Optional- Washington State Medical Assistant-Phlebotomist certification Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (required within 3 months of hire)

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Current working knowledge of medical laboratory science and ability to understand and apply clinical laboratory science practices. Basic knowledge of blood banking. Ability to perform laboratory functions including, but not limited to, body fluid cell counts, hematology manual differentials. urine microscopies, and gram stains.

Ability to effectively and accurately evaluate results; ability to recognize unlikely results and troubleshoot potential causes.

Knowledge of quality control practices and documentation, including Westgard rules. Proficient in the use of current technology. Ability to learn and effectively use electronic medical records and other systems and equipment. Ability to maintain accurate and timely documentation and records. Effective interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to read, write and speak the English language. Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Ability to communicate and work effectively with providers, other health care professionals, managers, and patients. Ability to work independently and perform a wide variety of assignments that require the use of independent judgment, problem-solving, organization, prioritization, and interpersonal skills.

Work Shift

SVC Contract 12 hour shifts in a 40 hour work week

Working Location:

Elma, Washington

Benefits

Our uniquely designed benefits are here to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally and achieving financial security!

We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

Benefits Offered By SPMC

• Competitive Compensation
• Medical
• Prescription
• Dental (including Orthodontia)
• Vision
• Healthcare FSA and daycare FSA
• Daycare subsidized benefit
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Short- and long-term disability
• Generous employer 403b match contributions for retirement
• 457 retirement account for additional funds
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Smoking Cessation Assistance
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Committees to participate in such as Spirit Team
• Beautiful on-site gym for employees
• Instructor led fitness classes for employees, including Yoga, Kettlebells and Bootcamps
• Walking trails on site
  
  

Additional Information

• Summit Pacific is a vibrant and expanding nonprofit public hospital district serving east Grays Harbor County, Washington. Founded in 1982, Summit Pacific now operates three locations comprised of a critical access hospital, primary care clinics, an urgent care clinic and range of ancillary and specialty services.
• Far enough to have privacy and enjoy the small-town lifestyle, yet close enough to have the benefits of the city. There are many year-round recreational activities in and around Grays Harbor such as:
• Hiking/ walking trails – whether you’re looking for short easy walking trails or long hikes you can find many trails located either on site or just miles from Summit Pacific. There are many great hiking trails about an hour away at the Quinault Rainforest which is also the home of some of the largest trees in the world!
• Kayaking – There are many areas that are easily accessible and have beautiful views.
• Nature viewing – Multiple whale watching towers and tours, state parks, Olympic Game Farm (where you can feed the animals straight from your car)
• Fishing & Hunting – If you’re looking for areas to hunt/ fish or looking for guided tours this is a great area! Westport is just 42 miles away with many opportunities to catch or buy fresh fish off the docks!
• Other activities – Multiple museums, winery, arcades, rentable mopeds, Seabrook (vacation beach town), many areas to surf for experienced surfers and surfing lessons for those who want to learn.
• Nearby colleges – Grays Harbor College is a community college located in Aberdeen with other community colleges located in surrounding areas, as well as some state colleges and universities in other areas of WA state.
  
  

Summit Pacific Medical Center is an equal opportunity provider and employer that is committed to a policy of non-discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, arrest and court record, sexual orientation, and status as a covered veteran. This policy covers admission and access to, and participation in, treatment and employment in the hospital’s programs, activities, services, and employment.

This organization participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a service that verifies authorization to work in the U.S. through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the U.S. Department of Social Security (SSA). For further information on E-Verify contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218.