Job Description
LifePoint is seeking a travel Medical Lab Scientist for a travel job in Los Alamos, New Mexico.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Medical Lab Scientist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 10 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Location: Los Alamos Medical Center, Los Alamos, NM Shift: 10:30 AM – 8:30 PM
Job Overview: Los Alamos Medical Center is seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Medical Laboratory Scientist for a travel position. This role involves working in a fast-paced laboratory environment to perform complex testing that supports quality patient care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct diagnostic testing including hematology, chemistry, immunology, microbiology, and transfusion services
- Analyze specimens and validate results to ensure accuracy and compliance with laboratory standards
- Operate, calibrate, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment
- Document and report test results promptly and precisely
- Adhere to regulatory and safety protocols including CLIA, OSHA, and HIPAA
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to provide diagnostic insight and technical support
- Maintain proficiency in current laboratory techniques and technologies
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science or related field
- ASCP or equivalent certification required
- Minimum of 2 years of clinical laboratory experience preferred
- Ability to work independently in a travel assignment setting
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and organizational abilities