Medical Lab Scientist II (non-CA)

You have a purpose, unique talents and NOW is the time to embrace it, live it and put it to work. We value incredible people with incredible skills – but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more.

Join our team as a Medical Laboratory Scientist Lead! This front-line leadership position is responsible for oversight of day to day operations of assigned shift or department. As a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) Lead you will:

• Performs general testing within the analytical core laboratory, including transfusion services.
• Provides a high level of technical knowledge and application of that knowledge to department testing and clinical relevance.
• Serves as a liaison with other laboratory departments and hospital services.
• May perform phlebotomy and clinical and/or pathology specimen management duties as required.
• This position serves as a department resource and assists in process improvement initiatives and department compliance with pertinent laboratory accreditation and regulatory requirements, such as CLIA, CAP, TJC, and OSHA. Consistently functions in a self-directed manner and exhibits excellent communication and complex problem-solving skills.

In addition to bringing your whole self to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following:

• 2 year relevant laboratory work experience
• Bachelors in Clinical laboratory, chemical or biological science required
• MLS with ASCP certification, or MT with ASCP, AMT, or equivalent certification, or specialty ASCP certification required

Light work - (Exert up to 20lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 10lbs frequently)

Penrose - St. Francis Health Services is a full-service, 712-bed acute care provider in Colorado Springs comprising Penrose Hospital, St. Francis Hospital and St. Francis Hospital - Interquest. Penrose Hospital serves as the anchor hospital of Penrose-St. Francis Health Services with 300-licensed beds and the ability to provide tertiary (high tech) medical-surgical services with an emphasis on elective and outpatient care. Established in 1890, Penrose Hospital has grown to become a major health treatment and referral center, specializing in cancer care, cardiac care, emergency trauma care and physical rehabilitation. It's an incredible time to join us as we are a proud Magnet Hospital with designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for superior quality in nursing care. With more than 300 days of annual sunshine, mild winters and easy-to-access recreational areas like Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods and some of Colorado's top destination resorts, you will enjoy an incredible lifestyle while having the career you've always wanted.