Medical Laboratory Scientist

Something special starts here. 

You can’t define it, but you know it when you see it: the difference between an average life and the good life. When your cup is full – with joy, purpose and lifelong health – it shows. At LMH Health, we are all about healthy people, healthy communities and healthy futures, and that makes us your destination for an exceptional career. From flexible, work-life harmony to competitive pay and great advancement potential, find everything you’re looking for at LMH Health.

You'll find everything you’re looking for at LMH Health:

• Join a team that cares about the community
• Tuition reimbursement to support continuing education
• Professional development and recognition
• Excellent benefits

We’re looking for you.

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Medical Technologist functions as a professional who assumes responsibility and accountability for the performance of clinical laboratory testing that pertains to patient care and diagnosis. As with other clinical professionals in the laboratory the Medical Technologist is career ladder eligible.

This position is offering up to $10,000 sign on bonus for eligible hires.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Promotes the vision and mission of Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
• Demonstrates proficiency and core competency including; punctual and responsible in attendance, flexibility in scheduling, appropriate independent judgment and initiative, professional appearance and demeanor, promotes teamwork, maintains positive attitude.
• Acquires and updates knowledge pertinent to policies, specimen collection, test procedures, and instrumentation.
• Demonstrates technical expertise necessary for accurate and reliable performance of testing in all applicable areas of the laboratory.
• Performs patient, quality control, proficiency, quality assurance testing and required documentation processes timely and accurately.
• Assists in inventory control and research and development of new tests.
• Participates in the training/mentoring of new employees and hospital and/or departmental committees.
• Plays an active role in Education and Performance Improvement activities.
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Required:  

• Bachelor of Science per CLIA 88
• MT /MLS (ASCP or AMT), HEW or eligible

Preferred:

• New graduates ASCP eligible should complete registry within 6 months; MLT (ASCP) bridge candidates within 1 year.

Our Cultural Beliefs

• People First 
• Integrity Matters
• Better Together

At LMH Health, we value inclusion and diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.