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Confluence Health

Medical Lab Scientist

Confluence Health, Wenatchee, Washington, us, 98807

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Medical Laboratory Scientist Washington, United States

Salary Range: $39.33 - $61.57 per hour

Overview Located in the heart of Washington, we enjoy open skies, snow‑capped mountains, lakes and rivers of the high desert. We are the proud home of orchards, farms, and small communities. Confluence Health actively supports the communities we serve and their quality of life through our community support program and through our individual efforts as involved community members.

Benefits

Retirement Plan

Pool Differential

Sick Leave

Shift Differential

Employee Assistance Program

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Position Summary Please note: This is a pool, as‑needed position with no guarantee of hours. Conduct routine and complex laboratory tests for diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease, interpretation of test results, instrument operation, and supporting clients in accessing laboratory services. Oversee daily laboratory practices for the assigned lab section: procedure documentation, quality assurance, quality control monitoring, instrument maintenance, competency and proficiency programs, staff training, and preparing for certification, licensure and accreditation processes.

Reporting Laboratory Manager

Essential Functions

Able to analyze and troubleshoot chemical and biological reactions to solve complex pre‑analytical, analytical and post‑analytical problems.

Effectively and efficiently report analyzed data to lab managers, MLS technical consultants, providers and pathologists.

Assess competency of MLT and MLS employees.

Assist MLS Technical Consultants in providing effective training to new employees and students.

Perform standard laboratory analyses accurately according to published procedures and turnaround times.

Validate results, including recognizing questionable results, investigating causes of questionable results, and taking appropriate action regarding release of test results to customers.

Communicate written and verbal information to customers regarding appropriate specimen collection, transport and test methodology; interpret test results; handle client service issues at all levels courteously and effectively with a customer focus.

Interpret, initiate, and comply with regulatory guidelines as required by regulatory agencies.

Display competency in Chemistry, Hematology, Immunology, Blood Banking, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, and Urinalysis.

Utilize critical thinking for problem solving.

Multitask effectively and accurately in a stressful environment.

Maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.

Other duties as assigned.

Demonstrate Standards of Behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance at all times.

Qualifications – Required

A bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological or medical technology from an accredited institution, or equivalent education.

Certification as MLS (ASCP), or MT (ASCP), or equivalent.

Desired Qualifications

Two years of experience as a Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist.

Physical/Sensory Demands

Walking – Frequent

Sitting/Standing – Continuous

Reaching: Shoulder Height – Occasional

Reaching: Above shoulder height – Occasional

Reaching: Below shoulder height – Occasional

Climbing – Not Specified – Occasional

Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds or less – Occasional

Pulling/Pushing: 25 to 50 pounds – Occasional

Pulling/Pushing: Over 50 pounds – Occasional

Lifting: 25 pounds or less – Frequent

Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds – Frequent

Lifting: Over 50 pounds – Occasional

Carrying: 25 pounds or less – Occasional

Carrying: 25 to 50 pounds – Occasional

Carrying: Over 50 pounds – Occasional

Crawling/Kneeling – Occasional

Bending/Stooping/Crouching – Frequent

Twisting/Turning – Frequent

Repetitive Movement – Occasional

Working Conditions

Not Specified.

Job Classification

FLSA: Non‑Exempt

Hourly/Salary: Hourly

Physical Exposures

Unprotected Heights – No

Heat – No

Cold – No

Mechanical Hazards – Yes

Hazardous Substances – Yes

Blood Borne Pathogens Exposure Potential – Yes

Lighting – No

Noise – Yes

Ionizing/Non‑Ionizing Radiation – No

Infectious Diseases – Yes

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