At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence. **_About Us_** As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive. **Medical Laboratory Scientist - St. Vincent Medical Center** **Job Summary:** The Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) is responsible for performing the routine test on blood, tissues, and other body specimens, as well as providing physicians with quality results using a variety of clinical laboratory equipment. The Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) must have a total understanding of patient safety and laboratory techniques necessary to guarantee complete patient safety and anonymity. **Essential Functions:** + Performs analytical tests on biological specimens, in a timely, efficient, and accurate manner in compliance with documented laboratory procedures + Determines acceptability of specimens by performing visual inspections or by recognizing abnormal/ unusual results + Recognizes factors that affect measurements and results by taking the appropriate action according to protocols + Performs quality control for all testing and meets established ranges before patient results are released + Maintains a safe and efficient work environment by performing equipment checks, cleaning work area, monitoring temperatures following hospital policies, and troubleshoots laboratory equipment + Other duties as assigned **Education:** **MLT Requirement:** + Must have **one** of the following: + Associates of Science in Medical Lab Technology + Completed 60 semester hours (including six hours of chemistry and six of biology) of academic credit from a college or university accredited by a recognized regional or national accreditation agency and have completed a Medical Lab Technician Program + Completed a 50-week U.S. military medical laboratory training course within the past ten years **MLS Requirement:** + Bachelor of Science in one of the following: Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Laboratory Science, Biomedical Science, Biology or Biochemistry through a Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) approved program (required) **Certifications:** **MLT Requirement:** MLT Medical Laboratory Technician Certification or eligible by a nationally recognized certification agency (preferably ASCP) (required) **MLS Requirement:** + MLS Medical Lab Scientist Certification or eligible by a nationally recognized certification agency (preferably ASCP) (required) **Experience:** **MLT Requirement:** + Two years of technical experience in a clinical laboratory setting (preferred) **MLS Requirement:** + Externship program completed (preferred) **Skills & Abilities:** + Ability to provide quality, error-free work in a fast-pasted environment + Engage with staff and patients in a professional manner Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with: Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans Prescription drug coverage Flexible spending accounts Life insurance w/AD&D Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible Paid time off Educational Assistance And much more *Benefits offerings vary according to employment status All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com