Medical Lab Scientist

St. Luke's Health System is seeking a Medical Lab Scientist for a job in Fruitland, Idaho.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Medical Lab Scientist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: Ongoing
• Shift: 8 hours, flexible
• Employment Type: Staff

Overview

• The Medical Lab Scientist 2 is responsible for performing routine tests in clinical laboratories for use in treatment and diagnosis of diseases. Handles moderately complex issues and problems and possesses solid working knowledge of subject matter. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. A general degree of creativity and latitude is required. May act as a mentor/trainer to junior members of team.

  • Tests specimens in an accurate, organized and prioritized manner following laboratory procedures and policies to ensure quality and time guidelines in accordance with all regulatory agency requirements.
  • Collects a variety of specimens as required by specific section needs, with skill and sensitivity to needs of the patient.
  • Ensures specimens are properly identified, collected, labeled and stored.
  • Performs instrument maintenance according to section procedures.
  • May provide mentorship & training to others.
  • Maintains inventory of supplies.
  • Maintains a safe and clean working environment.
  • Follows department policy maintaining all necessary records and documentation.
  • Ensures input is accurate and complete.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
    

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in scientific related field.
• Experience: 2 years experience.
• Certification: Must have one of the following:
• Blood Banking (ASCP BB)
• Chemistry (ASCP C)
• Cytogenetics (CYGT)
• Hematology (ASCP H)
• Microbiology (ASCP M)
• Molecular Biology (ASCP MB)
• Medical Lab Scientist (ASCP MLS or AMT MLS)
• Medical Technologist (ASCP MT or AMT MT)

What's in it for you

At St. Luke's, caring for people in the communities we serve is our mission - and this includes our own SLHS team. We offer a robust benefits package to support our teams both professionally and personally. In addition to a competitive salary and retirement plans, we ensure our team feels supported in their benefits beyond the typical medical, dental, and vision offerings. We care about you and have fantastic financial and physical wellness options, such as: on-site massages, on-site counseling via our Employee Assistance Program, access to the Virgin Pulse Wellness tool, as well as other formal training and career development offerings to ensure you are meeting your career goals.

St. Luke's is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by law.

Please note: this posting is not reflective of all job duties and responsibilities and is intended to provide an overview to job seekers.

St. Luke's Health System Job ID . Posted job title: medical lab scientist 2

About St. Luke's Health System

A strong, talented staff is at the heart of St. Luke's Health System. We are Idaho's largest employer with more than 15,000 employees and a medical staff of more than 1,800 physicians and advanced practice providers. We're proud of our people who deliver skilled, compassionate care every day, and are looking to add dedicated individuals who will continue this same tradition of excellence.

Benefits

• Wellness and fitness programs
• Discount program
• Mileage reimbursement
• Life insurance
• Holiday Pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Employee assistance programs
• Continuing Education
• Medical benefits
• 403b retirement plan
• Dental benefits
• Sick pay
• Vision benefits