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Clinical Lab Scientist

McMinnville, Oregon

Req ID 300787 Post Date Apr. 09, 2025 CategoryTechnical & Diagnostic Services FacilityWillamette Valley Medical Center
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Clinical Lab Scientist, Willamette Valley Medical Center General Laboratory 
Job Type: Part-Time

Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Willamette Valley Medical Center is a 60-bed acute-care, full-service facility, fully accredited by The Joint Commission and certified as an accredited Chest Pain Center by ACC Accreditation Services, the accrediting arm of the American College of Cardiology. We also provide a host of other services including the Joint Replacement Institute, a full spectrum of inpatient and outpatient Surgical Services, a Family Birthing Center, Endoscopy, Cardiac Catheterization Lab, Cardio Pulmonary Services, Therapy Services, and Oncology services through H.R. Hoover MD Cancer Center. 

Where We Are:


McMinnville, Oregon is located amid the rolling vineyards of the Willamette Valley, midway between Portland and the coast in Yamhill County. In addition to the natural beauty and historic charm, McMinnville is a city where you can experience award-winning restaurants, a world-class aviation museum, unique art galleries, beautiful public parks, and fun-filled community events. We invite you to explore our community through these local sites.

Why Choose Us:

  • Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
  • Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
  • Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
  • Tuition Reimbursement and Loan Assistance for qualified applicants
  • And much more…

Position Summary:


The Clinical Lab Scientist is a non-exempt position reporting to the Director of the Laboratory. This role involves performing diagnostic testing on patient samples to assist physicians in diagnosing and monitoring various disease states. The Clinical Lab Scientist requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. The position demands the ability to function effectively in a stressful environment and take appropriate action when necessary.
Essential functions include following standardized procedures to prepare samples for testing, operating laboratory equipment efficiently, and analyzing test results for accuracy, acceptability, and critical limits. The Clinical Lab Scientist reports and documents results according to organizational standards, performing automated tests using computerized instruments and automated equipment. The role also includes running tests, analyzing results, and reporting findings to physicians, registered nurses, or patients. Quality assurance tasks are performed to ensure the accuracy of equipment, and the scientist is required to demonstrate core competencies annually or upon request.
Additionally, the Clinical Lab Scientist maintains records of procedures performed, patient results, and quality control for all tests, ensuring compliance with quality control documentation. The role involves preventive maintenance of laboratory instrumentation, reading and understanding procedure manuals annually, collecting biological specimens, and preparing and forwarding them to the appropriate reference laboratory. The Clinical Lab Scientist is responsible for instructing students and new employees on procedures and departmental policies, checking and reporting supply deficiencies, and updating procedures as needed.
Maintaining confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations is essential, and the Clinical Lab Scientist contributes to a positive work climate and the overall team approach within the laboratory. The position also involves actively seeking ways to improve continuous processes, participating in service excellence initiatives, and performing other related duties as assigned or requested.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in medical technology or clinical Lab Services required 
  • ASCP Certification or eligibility required 
  • Primary Source Verification: American Society for Clinical Pathology

EEOC Statement:


Willamette Valley Medical Center is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

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