Lead Medical Lab Scientist

Description

Introduction

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Lead 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.

Benefits

Lone Peak 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.

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Lead Medical Lab Scientist like you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Medical Laboratory Scientist Lead 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 several 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 :

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology (MT), Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), or related sciences including a practical training program.

Associate’s degree is acceptable with appropriate years of experience.

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

3-5 years of laboratory experience.

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

Welcome to Lone Peak Hospital, the perfect place for all your healthcare needs. Our 61-plus-bed hospital has been built to cater to the healthcare needs of our community, which has grown by 70% in the last two decades. We provide exceptional inpatient services, including obstetric care and surgery services, and have received a 5-star rating by CMS for our exemplary overall hospital quality. Our commitment to providing top-notch healthcare has been recognized for five consecutive years as a Fortune and PINC AI™ 100 Top Hospital®.

Lone Peak Hospital is situated in the thriving modern community of Draper on the southern end of Salt Lake Valley. Our location provides easy access to pristine hiking trails, horseback riding, skiing, fly fishing, rock scaling, and wildlife viewing - making it the perfect place for year-round outdoor recreational activities. Don't settle for less when it comes to your health, pick Lone Peak Hospital today!

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.

"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Lead Medical Lab Scientist opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!

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.