Medical Laboratory Scientist
Company: CommonSpirit Health
Location: Lakewood
Posted on: January 8, 2026
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Job Description:
Accurately analyzes and reports all tests ordered by the Medical
Staff in a timely manner and according to laboratory procedures and
regulatory guidelines to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of
patients. Essential Key Job Responsibilities • Performs and reports
waived, moderately complex, and highly complex test procedures on
patient specimens adhering to the Section’s Standard Operating
Procedures to ensure accurate and timely reporting • Provides
excellent patient care through clinical correlation of results,
identification of patterns of bias, rapid notification of
appropriate caregivers of critical values, and completion of
testing within established turn-around-time limits • Ensures that
major automated equipment is operational by performing required
maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting procedures; including
contacting of instrument vendor for assistance or repair • Performs
required calibration and quality control procedures and maintains
records to ensure tests are being performed within established
parameters • Performs proficiency testing as assigned and review
results with laboratory clinical leaders • Assists in evaluation
and generation of compliant documentation for the validation of new
procedures and equipment to provide the physician with the most
current laboratory technology • Participates in opportunities for
continuing education and/or teaching, training according to the
Section Performance Standards to enhance technical skills of
students, trainees, coworkers, and self • Responsible for inventory
of supplies, including providing assistance with monitoring
supplies, ordering, and placing received supplies into storage •
Completes all work and resolves or appropriately passes ongoing
issues to incoming staff within the scheduled shift • As a
representative of CommonSpirit Health, utilizes professionalism and
HumanKindness while communicating with physicians, hospital staff,
patients, coworkers, other stakeholders in laboratory operations,
and all members of the general public, whether in email, instant
messaging, telephone, or face-to-face interactions • Adheres to all
regulatory requirements Job Requirements Required Education and
Experience: • Bachelors Degree in a biological or chemical science
as defined by CLIA. Required Licensure and Certifications: • Other
state license not required Certification Preferred: • MLS (ASCP) or
equivalent (Per requirement sheet) Required Minimum Knowledge,
Skills, Abilities and Training: • Must be appropriately trained in
clinical laboratory science as evaluated by the Director of the
Clinical Laboratory Where Youll Work Virginia Mason Franciscan
Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare,
dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care
and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through
strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and
services across the Puget Sound area. Today, as Virginia Mason
Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole
person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This
commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared
values brought together through our growth. Our dedicated providers
offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine
wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous
research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals
and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater
Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility
and comprehensive care.
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