Medical Laboratory Scientist- MLS (Clinical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist)

• JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

  • Samaritan Health Services is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated MLS (Clinical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist) to join our team in North Lincoln, Oregon. As a MLS (Clinical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist), you will be responsible for providing safe, effective, and high-quality medical laboratory services to our infant, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.

  • In this role, you will perform complex analysis that require a network of steps and variables. You will confirm and verify results through an in-depth knowledge of techniques, principles, and instruments. You will also correlate and interpret data based on your knowledge of physiological conditions affecting test results, and establish and monitor quality assurance programs.

• DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

  • The laboratory teams at Samaritan Health Services have responsibilities for testing samples that may include blood, body fluids and tissue to aid in diagnosis of diseases, illnesses or conditions that may need medical attention. Lab tests are processed for hospital inpatients and emergency room patients twenty-four hours a day. In addition, testing is performed on outpatient and clinic specimens. All Samaritan Health Services labs are licensed by the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments Act (CLIA), and accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP).

• EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

  • To be considered for this position, candidates must be actively following or have completed a Medical Laboratory Scientist approved route to meet eligibility criteria for certification. ASCP, AMT or equivalent certified Medical Laboratory Scientist/ Medical Technologist/MLS is required within six (6) months of hire.

  • Additionally, candidates must possess a working knowledge of laboratory medicine and technology, including clinical chemistry, hematology, immunology, microbiology, and molecular biology.

• KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

  • The ideal candidate will also possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, be able to collect and analyze data and other information, and solve problems using clear and logical steps.

  • Have a basic understanding of clinical quality assurance and quality control techniques and activities, as well as the ability to monitor performance of self, other individuals, and processes.

  • At Samaritan Health Services, we are committed to providing exceptional patient care and customer service. As such, the ideal candidate should possess knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service within the healthcare community, including customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

  • Have the ability to communicate technical concepts and make presentations and demonstrations to customers and new employees.

Join our team at Samaritan Health Services and make a difference in the lives of our patients. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as ongoing opportunities for training and professional development. Apply today and be a part of our mission to provide high-quality healthcare to the North Lincoln community.