Medical Lab Scientist OR Technologist

Your Role With Us :

Working in the Medical Laboratory at Salem health, Medical Laboratory Technologists (MLT) and Scientists (MLS) are responsible for performing and reporting accurate testing results for our physicians, patients and community partners.

Previous experience and strong desire for continuing education in the field will make candidates an ideal fit for our team.

Core Functions :

• Perform laboratory testing accurately and according to specification in policies and procedures.
• Organize, prioritize, and perform tests and report results within minimum turnaround times.
• Manage varying workloads without diminished accuracy or loss composure and able to resolve problems efficiently.
• Perform quality control procedures while adhering to hospital policy.
• Maintain a thorough working knowledge of Laboratory Information Systems (LIS).
• Monitor daily workload, keeping work and testing up to date.
• Perform and documents routine and emergency maintenance on instruments as required.
• Understand principles and procedures of department and answers questions with a depth of laboratory knowledge.
• Participate in continuing education programs to maintain and improve professional skills. Minimum requirement is 12 hours of CEUs per year.
• Assist with the orientation of new staff.

Total Rewards Offerings :

Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations and professional growth.

• Relocation assistance available for qualified positions
• Full comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Basic and voluntary life insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• Live Well Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(K) retirement plan with employer contributions.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) accrual and holiday pay
• Onsite fitness center with 24 / 7 badge access
• Education assistance program
• Public service loan forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
• Food and drink discounts in the cafeteria.
• Impressive discounts offered by Nike, Adidas, Carhartt and others.

Background / Expertise For MLT :

• Graduation from recognized program of Medical Technology or the equivalent, and certification, such as MLT (ASCP) or the equivalent required.
• Participation in a minimum of 12 CEUs per year, required.
• Requires current registration as MLT (ASCP), MLT (AMT) or equivalent corresponding to the area of specialization.
• Medical laboratory terminology.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Medical Technologist (MT) certification by ASCP, or equivalent. Registry eligible may also be considered. Must complete certification within 6 months of hire

Background / Expertise For MLS :

• Bachelor degree required AND Certification from a recognized school of Medical Technology or the equivalent required.
• Participation in a minimum of 12 CEUs per year, required.
• Requires current registration as MLS, (ASCP), MLT (ASCP), MLT (AMT) or equivalent corresponding to the area of specialization.
• Medical laboratory terminology.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) certification by ASCP, or equivalent. Registry eligible may also be considered. Must complete certification within 6 months of hire
30+ days ago