Contract Clinical Lab Scientist Jobs in Oregon (NOW HIRING)

Description

Additional Position Details: FTE: 1.0 | Full Time | Day and Swing Shifts

Please Note: Willing to accept Certified MLT and MLS candidate. Salary is based on years of relevant experience. Plus, you will earn extra shift differentials for swing, night, and weekend hours.

MLT Salary Range: $28.93 - $39.79

Shift Differentials:

• $1.62 extra for working between 3:00pm - 11:00pm
• $3.00 extra for working between 11:00pm - 7:00am
• $1.43 extra for working weekends

MLS Salary Range: $36.79 - $50.60

Shift Differentials:

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

The Certified Medical Lab Technician performs clinical laboratory tests and procedures. Also interprets and reports test results accurately to assist physician with diagnosis and treatment. Asante performs more than two million lab tests per year – all in close partnership with our 24-hour teams including: blood banking, anatomic pathology, microbiology, chemistry, hematology, parasitology, serology and virology. With our advanced laboratory services featuring the latest technology, our lab offers automation, molecular diagnostic testing, a full-scale microbiology department and large, esoteric test menu.

Our lab professionals all work together with quality in mind. With close attention to detail, we monitor our entire process from the initial request we receive through the quick results we provide. To ensure high quality is always at our core, Asante Laboratory Services participates in extensive accreditation programs, including the College of American Pathologists (CAP), the American Association of Blood Banks (AABB), and the FDA. Asante laboratories are licensed under Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) and accredited through CAP.

The lab at Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center (ARRMC) features the following equipment: Total Lab Automation (one of the first sites in the state to offer this feature) Misys LIS; DXC 800; LX 20; DXI; LH 750; Advance; ProVue Automation available in Blood Bank; Automated MIC and Blood Culture Instrumentation in Microbiology.

Education

• Associate’s degree in Clinical Laboratory required
• Bachelor's degree in biological science is preferred 
• Successful completion of a CAAHEP or NAACLS accredited MLT-C program, or completion of a 50 week military medical laboratory specialist program, is required

Licensure/Certifications

• Must obtain the Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) certification by the ASCP Board of Certification within 6 months of hire 

Working Conditions

• This position requires the ability to stand/walk or lift/handle/carry between 20 and 50 pounds as a regular part of your work duties. 

A Medical Lab Scientist performs clinical lab tests and procedures. They also interpret and report test results accurately to assist physicians with diagnosis and treatment. 

Working at Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center (ARRMC), located in Medford, Oregon, you'll be working in 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in Laboratory Sciences or related field, or equivalent in education, experience and certification is required.
• Master's degree in microbiology, clinical lab science, or related field is preferred. 

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.

Working Conditions

• This position requires the ability to stand/walk or lift/handle/carry between 20 and 50 pounds as a regular part of your work duties.

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support your well-being and professional growth, including:

• Competitive Pay: Hourly and salaried positions earn market-based compensation. 
• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision coverage for part-time and above employees and their eligible dependents beginning within 30 days of hire.
• Retirement Savings: Employer-sponsored retirement plan with company contribution and match.
• Paid Time Off: Generous ETO for part-time and above employees.
• Professional Development: Continue to enhance your education through our tuition reimbursement and tuition repayment program
• Additional Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, and employee assistance programs.

At Asante, we are guided by our values:

Excellence - Respect - Honesty - Service - Teamwork

Asante is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and to employing and advancing qualified individuals of all backgrounds, including women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.