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Medical Lab Scientist

  • CHI St Alexius Garrison
  • Garrison, North Dakota
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Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 158 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.

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As CommonSpirit Health, we make the healing presence of God known in our world by improving the health of the people we serve, especially those who are vulnerable, while we advance social justice for all. To learn more about a calling that defines and unites, please click here for more information about our mission, vision, and values.

The posted compensation range of $26.53 - $36.10 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Job ID
2026-508276
Employment Type
Full Time
Department
Laboratory Services
Hours/Pay Period
80
Weekly Schedule
4 days a week 7-1730 with nights of call and one weekend a month
Shift
Day
Remote
No
Category
Laboratory
Travel
No
Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Medical Lab Scientist, you will be a critical diagnostic expert, performing complex laboratory tests to ensure accurate, timely results vital for patient diagnosis and treatment. Every day you will execute a wide range of analytical procedures across various lab disciplines (hematology, chemistry, microbiology, etc.). You will analyze specimens, operate/maintain instruments, interpret results, and conduct quality control, providing crucial data for clinical decisions.To be successful in this role you must demonstrate a strong scientific foundation, advanced technical proficiency, exceptional problem-solving skills, and meticulous attention to detail. 

  • Diagnostic Testing: Perform and report waived, moderately complex, and highly complex tests in strict accordance with Standard Operating Procedures, ensuring all regulatory requirements are met
  • Quality & Operational Oversight: Execute precise calibration, quality control, and proficiency testing to ensure accuracy, while maintaining detailed records and resolving analytical issues within established parameters
  • Equipment Management: Maintain major automated laboratory instrumentation through routine maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and direct coordination with vendors for necessary repairs
  • Patient Care & Turnaround: Drive excellent patient outcomes by performing clinical correlation of results, managing critical value notifications, and ensuring all testing meets established turn-around-time limits
  • Operations & Process Improvement: Support laboratory efficiency by managing inventory levels, assisting in the validation of new equipment or procedures, and ensuring seamless shift hand-offs
  • Professionalism & Development: Represent CommonSpirit Health through professional, "HumanKindness"-centered communication with all stakeholders while actively engaging in continuing education and the training of students and staff

We are offering a $10,000 employment incentive to new hires who meet the eligibility requirements.

Job Requirements

Required

  • Bachelor's Degree in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA
  • Must be appropriately trained in clinical laboratory science as evaluated by the Director of the Clinical Laboratory

Preferred

  • MLS (ASCP) or equivalent (Per requirement sheet)
Where You'll Work

CHI St. Alexius Health Garrison includes the services of a 22-bed critical access hospital, a 26-bed skilled nursing facility, an attached rural health clinic, and an Emergency Department that is available 24 hours a day. We offer many outpatient services, including physical therapy, radiology services, laboratory services, cardiac rehabilitation, and IV treatments. Since opening in 1952, CHI St. Alexius Health Garrison has been dedicated to serving the residents of Garrison and the surrounding rural communities. The hospital is equipped with 4 emergency rooms, on-site lab, radiology, CT and physical therapy services. Our patients have access to 24/7 emergency care, swing-bed program, and acute care services.

Total Rewards

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards.

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

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CommonSpirit Health™ will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c). External hires must pass a post-offer, pre-employment background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with an arrest and/or conviction will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, ban the box laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by telephone at (415) 438-5575 and let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). CommonSpirit Health™ participates in E-Verify.

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