Medical Lab Scientist in Draper

Job Description

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Medical Lab Scientist? At Lone Peak Hospital, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

THIS IS A 7 ON/7 OFF SCHEDULE

As a Medical Laboratory Scientist at our facility you will be an integral part of our Laboratory team. We are a highly functioning team that supports many different departments and has a passion for providing the best patient care through compassionate, professional interactions and reliable testing.

Responsibilities:

• Receive blood specimens, perform blood tests, and study the morphology of blood components.
• Perform routine or special clinical laboratory tests in one or more sections of the Laboratory using automated equipment, manual testing, and microscopic analysis to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease.
• Maintain and use equipment including automated chemistry analyzers, ion‑specific electrodes, osmometers, and other analyzers.
• Perform antibody screening, antibody identification, and cross‑matching procedures required for blood/blood component administration and identify antibodies that could react adversely during transfusion.
• Notify nursing units and/or physicians of critical lab values.
• Implement new testing methods, products, and instrumentation as appropriate to keep the department current with technology.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Technology program (Associate’s degree acceptable) and/or a Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology, Chemistry, or Biology with appropriate certification (may be hired prior to graduation upon completion of required coursework for graduation).
• Nationally recognized certification as a Medical Technologist (MT/MLS or MLT) from the American Society for Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or equivalent, completed within 1 year of hire.
• One year of experience working in a hospital or other clinical laboratory setting; new graduates will be considered.
• American Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Life Support Course (BLS or BCLS) and Certification.

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, theft protection and consumer discounts

We are an equal opportunity employer.