Medical Lab Scientist

For more than 135 years St. Mary-Corwin has cared for the people of Pueblo and the surrounding southern Colorado communities. Driven by a commitment to Pueblo and our healing ministry St. Mary- Corwin is focused on its core areas of clinical strength: cancer care and orthopedic services. This concentration enables St. Mary-Corwin to serve the southern Colorado region with high quality high value care for generations to come. Residents of Pueblo enjoy a moderate cost of living within this modern mid-sized community while experiencing everything great about life in Colorado including world- class nearby outdoor recreation thriving local arts and culture numerous parks festivals and much more.

As our Medical Lab Scientist you will accurately analyze and report all tests ordered by the Medical Staff ensuring timely results and adherence to laboratory procedures and regulatory guidelines to aid in patient diagnosis and treatment.

Every day you will perform a variety of laboratory tests with precision meticulously document findings and collaborate with healthcare providers to contribute critical data for patient care decisions.

To be successful in this role you will possess strong analytical skills meticulous attention to detail in laboratory testing and reporting a deep understanding of regulatory guidelines and a commitment to providing high-quality diagnostic information for patient care.

• Performs cytogenetic testing with a high level of competency according to established protocols.
• Generates and reports results which are used for making accurate diagnoses and prognoses which influences patient care and management.
• Responsible for accurate and timely result reporting including communication and documentation of critical results.
• Utilizes critical thinking skills and exercises independent judgment to correlate and interpret data.
• Responsible for operation maintenance and troubleshooting of instruments and appropriate documentation of activities.
• Completes required QC and maintenance consistently recognizing variances and documenting appropriate corrective action.

Required

• Bachelors Degree in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA.
• Must be appropriately trained in clinical laboratory science as evaluated by the Director of the Clinical Laboratory
• Physical Exertion and Sensory - Medium

Preferred

• MLS (ASCP) or equivalent (Per requirement sheet)