Medical Lab Scientist

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Medical Laboratory Scientist, you will play a critical role in the diagnostic process by accurately analyzing and reporting laboratory tests ordered by medical staff. Your work ensures that clinicians receive timely, reliable data, directly supporting the effective diagnosis and treatment of our patients. Every day, you will adhere to strict laboratory procedures and regulatory guidelines while performing complex test procedures and managing essential quality control measures. You will maintain diagnostic equipment, monitor turn-around times, and ensure that all documentation remains compliant while providing rapid notification of critical results to the healthcare team. To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate technical expertise and a commitment to professional excellence. By effectively managing laboratory inventory, participating in the validation of new technologies, and upholding the values of HumanKindness in every interaction, you will contribute to a collaborative environment that provides the highest standard of patient care.

• Perform and report waived, moderately complex, and highly complex test procedures on patient specimens in strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedures and regulatory requirements to ensure accurate, timely results.
• Execute required calibration, quality control, maintenance, and troubleshooting for major automated equipment to ensure all testing remains within established operational parameters.
• Provide high-quality patient care by monitoring turn-around times, performing clinical correlation of results, and ensuring rapid notification of critical values to appropriate caregivers.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation and assist in the evaluation and validation of new laboratory procedures and equipment to provide the most current diagnostic technology.
• Manage laboratory inventory and supplies while ensuring all tasks are completed or transitioned effectively to oncoming staff at the end of each shift.
• Act as a representative of CommonSpirit Health by utilizing professionalism and HumanKindness in all interactions and participating in ongoing education and training to enhance technical skills.

We are offering a $7,500 Sign on Bonus assistance to new hires who meet the eligibility requirements

Job Requirements

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA
• California:  CLS:CA
• Nevada: CLS:NV or GS:NV
• North Dakota: MT-L:ND
• Tennessee: MT-L:TN or MT ASCP or equivalent certification (per requirement sheet)
• Georgia: MT ASCP or equivalent certification (per requirement sheet)
• Other state license not required
• Must be appropriately trained in clinical laboratory science as evaluated by the Director of the Clinical Laboratory

Preferred

• MLS (ASCP) or equivalent

Where You’ll Work

St. Catherine Hospital, Dodge City, is a Joint Commission accredited 99-bed hospital that serves as a regional referral center for southwest Kansas. Acute care is at the heart of what we do. St. Catherine Hospital, Dodge City provides health services that include diagnostics and interventional cardiology and cardiac rehabilitation. We combine patient-centered care with modern technology and medical expertise to treat a wide range of medical conditions.