Medical Lab Scientist I
Company: Sonora Quest Laboratories
Location: Fallon
Posted on: March 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Primary City/State: Fallon, Nevada Department Name: Gen
Lab-Churchill Work Shift: Varied Job Category: Lab Seeking PRN
Medical/Clinical Lab Scientist to make a positive impact at our
Banner Churchill Community Hospital in Fallon, NV. This is a
fantastic opportunity to do good work on behalf of better health in
your local community. POSITION SUMMARY This position is responsible
for a high level of technical knowledge and application of that
knowledge to department testing, clinical relevance, and complex
problem-solving skills. This position serves as a department
resource and is responsible for assisting with department
compliance with all pertinent laboratory accrediting agency and
regulatory requirements (e.g., CLIA '88, JCAHO, CAP, OSHA). May be
responsible for the collection, receipt, and processing of
biological specimens into the laboratory. Performs all functions
according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and
accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional
standards. CORE FUNCTIONS 1. Performs testing in an accurate and
timely manner according to established policies and performance
standards with a knowledge level determined for that testing.
Responsible for startup, calibration and accuracy of procedures and
instrumentation. Actively participates in problem solving
activities within the department, using advanced level of
decision-making skills. Demonstrates advanced knowledge and
application of all computer systems used in the department.
Demonstrates advanced knowledge and application of theory and
clinical relevance testing. Assists in ensuring compliance with
accrediting agencies and regulatory requirements. Demonstrates
ability to assume lead responsibility in absence of on-site
departmental leadership personnel. 2. Recognizes, ensures validity,
and assists in monitoring abnormal patient and/or QC results of
testing. Ensures accuracy of test results. Participates in
detecting and documenting occurrences that deviate from defined
procedures. Recognizes need and participates in department and
LSA/SQL System process improvement and quality assurance
activities, including assisting with monitoring of department
indicators of productivity and quality. 3. Monitors and controls
inventory and assists in providing financial data for the
department. Active participation on process improvements in
financial performance to decrease costs, improve productivity and
improve service. 4. Participates in contributions to additional
department/System projects. Active in training of department
employees. Actively participates on at least one committee or team
or is involved in at least one special project identified with
department management. Exhibits awareness of medical/legal
consequences of professional actions. May assist in new employee
orientation, training and competency. Provides input for competency
and annual assessments for employees in appropriate time frames.
Completes training module for newly hired/transferred personnel.
Note: Unless the employee meets the minimum qualifications defined
by CAP for a technical consultant, the employee may not oversee
competency assessment. 5. Acts as a department resource by
participating in providing educational information to internal and
external customers. Demonstrated advanced level of effective verbal
and written communication skills. Attendance and participation at
staff meetings. Demonstrates preceptor and coaching skills and
promotes a constructive environment that encourages learning and
development. 6. May process and/or prepare patient samples as
required to include the following: 1) specimen collection 2)
general laboratory specimen processing and 3) referral laboratory
processing. In doing so, ensuring correct patient and specimen
identification and specimen integrity. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science/medical technology,
OR Bachelor's degree in chemical or biological science (transcripts
may be reviewed to determine eligibility) AND certification (MLS or
categorical). Foreign educated candidates must provide a detailed
credential evaluation from IERF (International Education Research
Foundation) or other nationally recognized credentialing agency for
review to determine eligibility. For certain specialty disciplines
ONLY (Toxicology, HLA, HCTT, etc.) where no certification is
available from a certifying agency, a bachelor's degree with one
year of experience in that discipline is required. Demonstrated
competency in phlebotomy in departments where applicable. PREFERRED
QUALIFICATIONS MLS/MT or categorical certification (ASCP, AMT, HEW,
AAB). Basic knowledge of specimen requirements and knowledge of
medical terminology. Previous experience with phlebotomy and
processing. Additional related education and/or experience EEO
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