Medical Laboratory Scientist

Asante

$76K — $95K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Laboratory Sciences or related field, or equivalent education, experience, and certification.
  • Must have MLS: Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCP) certification or equivalent (AMT, NCA, or military).
  • Candidates eligible for MLS must obtain certification within 6 months of hire.
  • For ARRMC Lab department only, a specialty certification from ASCP may substitute for MLS certification.

Responsibilities

  • Perform clinical laboratory tests in a high-volume, multi-specialty environment.
  • Operate and maintain advanced lab equipment and systems, including Total Lab Automation and Epic Beaker LIS.
  • Support diagnostic services for specialties such as cardiovascular, cancer, and neonatal care.
  • Adhere to stringent lab protocols in a CAP accredited and AABB certified facility.
  • Collaborate with a specialized team of laboratory professionals during 3rd shift operations.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, vision, and wellness plans starting within 30 days of hire.
  • On-call employees may receive an additional 15% bonus for flexibility.
  • Retirement package with up to 6% employer contribution.
  • Generous earned time off promoting a healthy work-life balance.
  • Tuition reimbursement and tuition repayment plans.
  • Relocation assistance available for eligible external candidates.
Full Job Description
Additional Position Details: FTE: 1.000000 | Full Time | 3rd Shift - Nights

Salary: Wages start at $36.79 an hour and the midpoint is $45.99 an hour. Increases are based years of experience in the field. Plus, you will earn extra shift differentials for swing, night, and weekend hours:

  • $1.96 extra for working between 3:00pm - 11:00pm
  • $4.25 extra for working between 11:01pm and 7:00am
  • $1.82 extra for working weekends


External candidates may be eligible for Relocation Assistance!

Why Asante

Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center (ARRMC), located in Medford, Oregon, is a 378-bed regional referral and trauma center featuring the latest medical technology and clinical expertise. The hospital team delivers nationally recognized heart and stroke care, orthopedic services, cancer care, and diabetes care, as well as a comprehensive range of key services including neurology and neurosurgery, bariatric surgery, rehabilitation services, hospice services, and the region's only neonatal intensive care unit.

The Laboratory at Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center conducts over two million billed tests per year, a major factor in our designation as a 100 Top Cardiovascular Hospital. Our staff of skilled professionals (including nine Pathologists) covers a full range of specialties, including Chemistry, Special Chemistry, Hematology, Blood Bank, Cytology, Microbiology, Molecular, and Histology. Our lab is also a Red Cross Depot Center and offers an extensive esoteric menu through Special Chemistry.

The lab features the following equipment: Total Lab Automation (one of the first sites in the state to offer this feature), Epic Beaker LIS, Power Express Automation line, AU5800, DXI, DXH 900, Cellavision, Iriscell,Top 750, Bactec, and Cobas Molecular Platform.

In addition to supporting our nationally recognized cardiovascular program, our labs support a wide range of clinical specialties, including oncology, a neonatal intensive care unit, three general intensive care units, and trauma care. In addition to being CAP accredited, our laboratory is also AABB certified.

Position Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Laboratory Sciences or related field, or equivalent in education, experience and certification is required.

One of the following is required:

  • MLS: Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCP), or
  • Equivalent certification (AMT, NCA or military), or
  • Eligible for MLS and obtain within 6 months of hire.
  • Unit Specific for ARRMC Lab department ONLY: A specialty certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) may be considered in lieu of Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) certification.


Total Rewards Package

  • Earn a competitive and progressive salary
  • Benefit from health plans that are focused on health and wellness including medical, dental, vision and wellness beginning within 30 days of hire
  • On-call employees may receive an additional 15% for flexibility
  • Plan for your future with a retirement package that includes up to 6% employer contribution
  • Experience a healthy work-life balance with our generous earned time off (ETO)
  • Continue to enhance your education through our tuition reimbursement and tuition repayment plans


At Asante, we are guided by our values below. Explore Asante more by visiting www.asante.org/careers

Excellence - Respect - Honesty - Service - Teamwork

Asante is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employ and advance in employment women, minorities, qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

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