Reports To: Laboratory Manager

Classification: Full Time

Experience: Entry Level, Previous experience preferred but not required

Desired Education Level: Bachelor of Science Degree & Medical Laboratory Scientist/ASCP certification, or willingness to obtain.

Bear Lake Memorial Hospital is seeking a hard-working, dependable, and motivated Medical Laboratory Scientist. The selected candidate will perform routine medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Consult with a pathologist to determine a final diagnosis when abnormal cells are found.
• Examine cells stained with dye to locate abnormalities.
• Obtain specimens, cultivating, isolating and identifying microorganisms for analysis.
• Prepare standard volumetric solutions and reagents to be combined with samples, following standardized formulas or experimental procedures.
• Set up, adjust, maintain and clean medical laboratory equipment.
• Analyze the results of tests and experiments to ensure conformity to specifications, using special mechanical and electrical devices.
• Conduct blood tests for transfusion purposes and perform blood counts.
• Conduct chemical analyses of body fluids, such as blood and urine, using microscope or automatic analyzer to detect abnormalities or diseases, and enter findings into computer.
• Shared on-call is required for nights and weekends.
• Performs venous and arterial blood draws, observing principles of asepsis to obtain blood sample.

Requirements:

• Any employment offer is contingent upon producing documents establishing eligibility to work in the United States; satisfactorily passing the pre-employment drug screen; employee health evaluation (if required), establishing ability to perform the essential functions of the position; and the satisfactory completion of a criminal background check with finger prints, and reference checks.

• Using mathematics and scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
• Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
• Bachelor of Science Degree with willingness to obtain Medical Laboratory Scientist/ASCP certification
• Strong commitment to Quality Assurance.
• Must be motivated and able to work independently.
• Reliability is essential.
• Good organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to get along well with coworkers, patients, etc.
• Adherence to confidentiality requirements.
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety policies and procedures.
• Must be able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time.
• Must have the ability to contribute to the culture and/or mission of the most caring hospital.

To apply: Please submit your application to the HR Dept., Bear Lake Memorial Hospital, 164 South 5th Street, Montpelier, ID, 83254 or fax it to (208) 847-4334. Applications are available at www.blmhospital.com.

Expiration: Applications will be accepted through May 11, 2023 or until filled.

Bear Lake Memorial Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and all applicants will be given fair consideration based on their academic credentials and applicable work experience.