The Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist performs a variety of laboratory tests of varying complexity to be utilized in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Caregivers in this role will gain valuable experience and knowledge to help prepare them for workplace and career advancement.
**Job Details: (Night Shift 2000-0630) 7 on / 7 off working Wednesday through Tuesday. This position is responsible for working in General Lab and the Transfusion Department. **
The Registered Med Tech/MLS performs testing in various departments of the clinical lab, such as Hematology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Transfusion, and more. These scientists act as a technical expert to clinical staff, co-workers, and other departments. They are critical to patient diagnosis and care, ensuring accurate results through quality control, proficiency testing, calibrations, record review, instrument maintenance, and results/analyzer troubleshooting.
Intermountain caregivers in this role will have opportunities for growth, taking on additional responsibilities such as:
Key operator
QC review
Training and mentoring new staff
Assisting with evaluation and validation of new equipment
Technical writing
Compliance readiness (CAP, CLIA, etc.)
Acting as interim Team Lead
This position requires organizational skills as well as the ability to navigate many technical processes with a high level of detail. These caregivers work well as a member of a team and maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory/medical technology science. Education must be obtained through an accredited institution. Degree will be verified. - OR - Completion of course work and internship requirements in a qualified MLS program and eligibility to sit for the BOC. Certification must be completed and documented within 6 months of hire to remain in the registered MLS role.
Medical Technologist / Medical Lab Scientist certification or equivalent certification as approved by Manager and Human Resources. Certification must be maintained to remain in job.
Flexibility to work a variety of shifts that may include weekends, holidays, nights and on-call.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with laboratory information systems.
Experience in relevant areas of the clinical laboratory.
Demonstrated ability to use laboratory systems, databases, and spreadsheets.
Demonstrated effective communication skills using email, telephone, and in person.
Physical Requirements:
Physical Requirements
Interact with others requiring the employee to verbally communicate information.
Operate computers and complex and delicate lab equipment requiring the ability to move fingers and hands.
See and read lab equipment, monitors, and documents.
Remain sitting or standing for long periods of time to perform work on a computer or other equipment.
Intermountain Healthcare is a Utah-based, not-for-profit system of 33 hospitals (includes "virtual" hospital), a Medical Group with more than 3,800 physicians and advanced practice clinicians at about 385 clinics, a health plans division called SelectHealth, and other health services. Helping people live the healthiest lives possible, Intermountain is widely recognized as a leader in clinical quality improvement and efficient healthcare delivery.