Introduction

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Medical Lab Scientist ASCP you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join St. Mark's Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

St. Mark's 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 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.
  
• Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny
  
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  
• Retirement readiness and rollover 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)
  

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Medical Lab Scientist ASCP where your passion for creating positive patient interactions are valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

Note: “This position aids clinicians in the diagnosis, treatment & prevention of diseases by accurately testing patient microbiology specimens, correlating data & reporting results in a timely manner to support quality patient care. Holiday & weekend rotation may be required for this position”

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.

oThis licensure must be completed within 3 months 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.

This role requires you to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 based on local, state and /or federal law or regulations (unless a medical or religious exemption is approved).

For 150 years, St.Mark’s Hospital has provided a full-spectrum of healthcare services to Salt Lake City andits surrounding communities. As Utah’s first hospital, St. Mark’s team members uphold arich tradition of patient-centered, top-quality care at our 308 plus bed hospital. St Mark’s drivesthe development of some of the regions finest clinical service areas such as neurosciences, trauma,orthopedics, cardiac care and robotic surgery. St. Mark’s was named to the Fortune/IBMWatson Health 100 Top Hospitals® list. This is the eighth time this hospital has been recognized withthis honor as one of the top performing Teaching Hospitals in the U.S.

St. Mark’s has expanded emergency access to the communities we serve with two freestanding emergency centers, Taylorsville Emergency Center and West Valley Emergency Center.Both locations have 10 plus patient rooms are staffed 24/7 by experienced board-certified emergencyroom physicians, nurses and support teams from St. Mark’s Hospital. In addition to ER care, bothfacilities give comprehensive imaging services, including computerized tomography (CT scan), X‐ray, andultrasound as well as a fully-equipped medical laboratory.

Nestled at the foot of the Wasatch Mountains, St. Mark’s sits in a picturesque and ideallocation. From our hospital doors it’s a quick commute to Salt Lake’s urban and culturalbenefits, and a short drive to outdoor adventures and Utah’s glorious national parks.

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 thedelivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Medical Lab Scientist ASCP opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

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