Medical Lab Scientist

Laboratory Position

This position is responsible for a high level of technical knowledge and application of that knowledge to department testing clinical relevance and complex problem solving skills. This position serves as a department resource and is responsible for assisting with department compliance with all pertinent laboratory accrediting agency and regulatory requirements (e.g. CLIA 88 JCAHO CAP OSHA).

Pay & Benefits:

• Compensation: 40.08 to 64.13 hourly wage based on experience and education
• Retention Bonus: 20000 Retention Bonus for eligible new hires
• Relocation Assistance: up to 7500 Relocation Assistance
• Temporary Housing: 90 Days Temporary Housing Provided
• Additional Pay: Shift Differential Annual Increases Paid Time Off
• Benefits: medical vision dental 401k with employer match
• Education Benefits: FHP Tuition Assistance Student Loan Forgiveness
• Other Benefits: Onsite Gym Wellness Programs Discount programs

Shifts Available:

• 1 Full-time- 4x10-hour shifts Monday-Thursday Evenings
• 1 Full-time - 4x10-hour shifts Monday-Thursday Nights
• Shift Differentials Available: 2.00/hr. Weekend- 2.50/hr. Evening - 6.00/hr. Night

Responsibilities:

• Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing test analyses reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.
• Maintain records demonstrating that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
• Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies and document all quality control activities instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed.
• Follow the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable performance levels.
• Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either must correct the problems or immediately notify the Lead Supervisor or Director.
• Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.
• Maintains current knowledge and skills applicable to job assignments through continuing education or professional organizations.
• Recognize and provide input for opportunities for improvements in financial performance.
• Performs all functions according to established policies procedures regulatory and accreditation requirements as well as applicable professional standards.
• Provides all customers of Foundation Health with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a chemical physical or biological science or medical technology from an accredited institution.
• MLS/ASCP certification or equivalent such as ASCP AMT HEW or AAB. If there is no current U.S. certification it must be obtained within one year.
• Individuals with specialty certification may only work in the discipline of their specialty.
• Students may be hired at the job title equivalent to their future certification under the following conditions: The student is enrolled in a clinically recognized program (MLS) the Students Clinical rotation in the core area must be completed before working in that core area and the student must complete the program and pass the certification test within one year of hire.
• Demonstrates excellent problem-solving skills and a high level of self-motivation.
• Communicates effectively in oral and written formats sufficient to demonstrate comprehension.
• Use of mathematics the performance of detailed work working with frequent interruptions multi-tasking problem-solving and memorization ability to take direction and assimilate instructions quickly.
• Basic computer skills are required.
• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Additional related education and experience preferred.