Medical Lab Scientist

Where You’ll Work

CHI St. Alexius Health Garrison includes the services of a 22-bed critical access hospital, a 26-bed skilled nursing facility, an attached rural health clinic, and an Emergency Department that is available 24 hours a day. We offer many outpatient services, including physical therapy, radiology services, laboratory services, cardiac rehabilitation, and IV treatments. Since opening in 1952, CHI St. Alexius Health Garrison has been dedicated to serving the residents of Garrison and the surrounding rural communities. The hospital is equipped with 4 emergency rooms, on-site lab, radiology, CT and physical therapy services. Our patients have access to 24/7 emergency care, swing-bed program, and acute care services.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Medical Lab Scientist, you will be a critical diagnostic expert, performing complex laboratory tests to ensure accurate, timely results vital for patient diagnosis and treatment. Every day you will execute a wide range of analytical procedures across various lab disciplines (hematology, chemistry, microbiology, etc.). You will analyze specimens, operate/maintain instruments, interpret results, and conduct quality control, providing crucial data for clinical decisions.To be successful in this role you must demonstrate a strong scientific foundation, advanced technical proficiency, exceptional problem-solving skills, and meticulous attention to detail. 

• Diagnostic Testing: Perform and report waived, moderately complex, and highly complex tests in strict accordance with Standard Operating Procedures, ensuring all regulatory requirements are met
• Quality & Operational Oversight: Execute precise calibration, quality control, and proficiency testing to ensure accuracy, while maintaining detailed records and resolving analytical issues within established parameters
• Equipment Management: Maintain major automated laboratory instrumentation through routine maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and direct coordination with vendors for necessary repairs
• Patient Care & Turnaround: Drive excellent patient outcomes by performing clinical correlation of results, managing critical value notifications, and ensuring all testing meets established turn-around-time limits
• Operations & Process Improvement: Support laboratory efficiency by managing inventory levels, assisting in the validation of new equipment or procedures, and ensuring seamless shift hand-offs
• Professionalism & Development: Represent CommonSpirit Health through professional, "HumanKindness"-centered communication with all stakeholders while actively engaging in continuing education and the training of students and staff

We are offering a $10,000 employment incentive to new hires who meet the eligibility requirements.

Job Requirements

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA
• Must be appropriately trained in clinical laboratory science as evaluated by the Director of the Clinical Laboratory

Preferred

• MLS (ASCP) or equivalent (Per requirement sheet)