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Medical Lab Scientist Student

CompanyIntermountain Health
LocationSpanish Fork
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 3, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Students will be integrated into the laboratory staff to perform a limited menu of qualitative and quantitative laboratory tests as training is completed, potentially filling PRN vacancies. Responsibilities include performing routine and STAT testing, reviewing results accurately, completing required quality control, and maintaining necessary documentation.
Internship Type
part time
Company Size
35374
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Headquartered in Utah with locations in six primary states and additional operations across the western U.S., Intermountain Health is a nonprofit system of 34 hospitals, 400+ clinics, a medical group of more than 4,800 employed physicians and advanced care providers, a health plan division called Select Health with more than one million members, and other health services.  With more than 68,000 caregivers on a mission to help people live the healthiest lives possible, Intermountain is committed to improving community health, and is widely recognized as a leader in transforming healthcare. We strive to be a model health system by taking full clinical and financial accountability for the health of more people, partnering to proactively keep people well, and coordinating and providing the best possible care. At Intermountain, every caregiver helps us fulfill our mission of helping people live the healthiest lives possible. Interested in joining our team? Check out our career website and apply today at https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/.
About the Role

Job Description:

Students from MLT/MLS programs will be integrated into the laboratory staff so that as training in laboratory department(s) is completed they may be used as PRN staff to temporarily fill vacancies. Under the direct supervision of the Laboratory Supervisor, the MLT/MLS-Student is accountable for performing a limited menu of qualitative and quantitative laboratory tests as qualified by recent training, both manual and automated, of varying complexity to be utilized in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.

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Essential Functions:

  • Attends Hospital and Laboratory New Employee Orientations and completes all required paperwork and documentation before starting internship. Attends scheduled departmental training, completes required SOP training documentation and testing in a timely manner. Completes all mandatory training as assigned.
  • Maintains a professional relationship with all staff instructors and asks for additional clarification as necessary during training and while working shifts.
  • Completes departmental training and competency assessment prior to performing patient testing.
  • Performs routine and STAT laboratory testing, reviews results and reports accurate and timely information.
  • Completes required quality control testing, maintains records and documentation necessary to fulfill regulatory agency requirements, and takes appropriate corrective action as necessary.
  • May perform preventative maintenance, cleaning and calibration procedures according to SOPs and manufacturer's developed schedules.
  • May perform proficiency testing and achieves satisfactory results related to all specialties or areas worked.
  • May provide appropriate instruction to patients and their family members.
  • May help maintain supply inventory, notifying supervisor when supplies are low.

Skills:

  • Laboratory Techniques
  • Laboratory Protocols and Testing
  • Quality Control
  • Laboratory Techniques
  • Effective communication, email, telephone
  • Flexible in scheduling including weekends, holidays and nights

Minimum Qualifications:

  • HS Diploma or equivalent.
  • Enrolled in an MLT/MLS student program and eligible for internship status.

Physical Requirements:

  • Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, documents, monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and be able to assess customer needs.
  • Frequent interactions with providers, colleagues, customers, patients/clients and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, needs, and issues quickly and accurately.
  • Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate supplies and equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use for typing, accessing needed information, etc.
  • For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.

Location:

Central Laboratory, Intermountain Health Primary Childrens Hospital, Intermountain Health Spanish Fork Hospital, Intermountain Health Utah Valley Hospital

Work City:

Murray

Work State:

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. 

$26.22 - $26.22

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

At Intermountain Health, we use the artificial intelligence ("AI") platform, HiredScore to improve your job application experience. HiredScore helps match your skills and experiences to the best jobs for you. While HiredScore assists in reviewing applications, all final decisions are made by Intermountain personnel to ensure fairness. We protect your privacy and follow strict data protection rules. Your information is safe and used only for recruitment. Thank you for considering a career with us and experiencing our AI-enhanced recruitment process.

All positions subject to close without notice.

Key Skills
Laboratory TechniquesLaboratory Protocols And TestingQuality ControlEffective CommunicationScheduling Flexibility
Categories
HealthcareScience & Research