Job Description:

The Medical Technologist/MLS Advanced is an experienced Registered MLS/Med Tech who assists the Supervisor, Manager, or Coordinator with advanced technical functions within the department they are supporting. These caregivers operate at an advanced level, overseeing quality control, advanced instrument maintenance, and may serve on or lead various facility or system work groups. Caregivers in this role will gain valuable experience and knowledge to help prepare them for workplace and career advancement into Technical or Supervisory positions.

Job Specifics:

Benefits Eligible: YesShift Details: Morning shift with rotating weekends and holidays

The Med Tech/MLS Advanced is an experienced Registered MLS/Med Tech who supports the Supervisor or Manager with technical oversight of department equipment, processes, and quality assurance, in addition to working their assigned bench schedule. These caregivers have advanced troubleshooting skills and clinical laboratory knowledge. Caregivers in this role may serve as key operators and as a primary technical resource to other laboratory staff. The Advanced MLS ensures department regulatory compliance and may assist with system and on-site CAP inspections.

Intermountain caregivers in this role may have additional responsibilities and development opportunities, such as:

Leading department quality management programsLeading and assisting with new instrument evaluation and implementationAttending instrument workshops and vendor trainingCoordinating research studiesDeveloping and refining policies and proceduresTraining and mentoring students and other team membersActing as interim Supervisor or ManagerLeading or serving on system or facility Work Groups and initiativesManaging CAP Proficiency Testing and/or personnel rosters

This position maintains their bench proficiency and may be required to work holidays and weekends and be available on-call. Caregivers in this role have strong organizational skills as well as the ability to navigate many technical processes with a high level of detail. These caregivers work well as a member of a team and maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory/medical technology science. Education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Degree will be verified.Medical Technologist/Medical Lab Scientist certification or equivalent as approved by the Manager and Human Resources. Certification must be maintained to remain in the job.Two years of clinical laboratory experience.Experience with laboratory systems, databases, and spreadsheets.Demonstrated effective communication skills using email, telephone, and in person.Experience with Laboratory regulatory agencies.Experience writing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and writing other analytical documentation.Flexibility to work a variety of shifts that may include weekends, holidays, nights, and on-call.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience leading training and education of staff at all levels.Experience developing, leading, implementing department initiatives

Physical Requirements:

Physical Requirements

Interact with others requiring the employee to verbally communicate information.Operate computers and complex and delicate lab equipment requiring the ability to move fingers and hands.See and read lab equipment, monitors, and documents.Remain sitting or standing for long periods of time to perform work on a computer or other equipment.

Anticipated job posting close date:

10/09/2024

Location:

Intermountain Health Spanish Fork Hospital

Work City:

Spanish Fork

Work State:

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. 

$34.06 - $52.55

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits packages for our Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers, and for our Colorado, Montana, and Kansas based caregivers; and our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.