Medical Lab Scientist

Job Description

Description

Introduction

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Medical Lab Scientist with Lakeview Hospital you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

Benefits

Lakeview Hospital offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include :

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note : Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Would you like to unlock your potential with a leading healthcare provider dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues? Join the Lakeview Hospital family! We will give you the tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization. We are looking for an enthusiastic Medical Lab Scientist to help us reach our goals. Unlock your potential!

Job Summary and Qualifications

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. In this role :

You will be responsible for receiving blood specimens, performing blood tests, and studying the morphology of the components of blood.

You will perform various 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.

You will be responsible for maintaining and using various equipment in the Laboratory including automated, chemistry analyzers, ion-specific electrodes, osmometers, and other analyzers.

You will perform antibody screening, antibody identification, and cross-matching procedures required in the administration of blood / blood components and identify antibodies in donors or patient’s blood that could react adversely during transfusion.

You will notify nursing units and / or physicians of critical lab values.

You will implement new testing methods, products, and instrumentation as appropriate to keep 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 course work for graduation).

Nationally recognized certification as a Medical Technologist (MT / MLS or MLT) from the American Society for Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or equivalent.

This licensure must be completed within 1 year of hire.

One year of experience working in a hospital or other clinical laboratory setting is preferred; new graduates will be considered.

American Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Life Support Course (BLS or BCLS) and Certification.

Lakeview Hospital : Where Compassion Meets Excellence

Lakeview Hospital is a 125+ bed community hospital located in Bountiful, Utah, just north of Salt Lake City. We are proud to be nationally recognized as one of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals for fourteen years and honored as one of  Modern Healthcare’s  Best Places to Work.

Our mission is simple : to care for and improve human life. Every day, our caregivers deliver high-quality, compassionate care to the people who matter most—our families, friends, and neighbors. This commitment to caring is the foundation of everything we do.

Bountiful offers a unique blend of small-town charm and year-round recreation. From skiing and snowboarding in the winter to boating, hiking, and golf in the summer, our location provides an exceptional lifestyle for our colleagues and their families.

As part of HCA Healthcare, Lakeview Hospital is connected to a nationwide network of over 300 affiliated facilities. This means greater opportunities for career growth, professional development, and relocation across the country. We’re more than a hospital—we’re a community of caregivers united by purpose and passion.

Join us at Lakeview Hospital and discover a career where your dedication is valued, your growth is supported, and your work truly makes a difference.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our Medical Lab Scientist opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.