Medical Lab Technologist

Medical Lab Technologist

It's more than a career, it's a calling

OK-SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

SSM Health is seeking Medical Lab Scientist or Medical Lab Technician candidates to join our team on a full-time or PRN basis*!

With a Full-time role, A $10,000 Sign-On Bonus can be yours for a new candidate to SSM Health, accepting the Two (2) year service commitment. Speak to your recruiter for full eligibility disclosure.

SSM Health employs MT/MLS or MLT Technologists in our lab at St. Anthony Hospital Oklahoma City as well as in our Healthplex facility labs. We have various available roles, for up to date openings and locations - speak with your recruiter. MLS/MT/MLT Certification through ASCP or other entity is also required. *Please note, PRN roles do not have a sign on bonus nor eligibility for participation in insurance/benefits.

SSM Health also offers competitive benefits packages, including medical, dental, vision, PTO, retirement, tuition reimbursement and more. Candidates also qualify for stackable shift differentials, where applicable, allowing you to make more per hour on certain eligible shifts (evening, nightand weekend). *Getpaiddailydoing the work you love in a way that fits your life. At SSM Health St. Anthony, we believe you deserve the flexibility to work a schedule that fits your life and to get paid when you need it. That's why we're now offering a same day pay option!

At SSM Health, you can expect a work environment where:

• Employees feel valued, respected and free to express themselves;

• Each employee finds meaning in work, leveraging skills and talents toward a greater purpose;

• Teamwork and collaboration is encouraged, while management is supportive.

If you are interested in making an exciting career for yourself in a position of value and importance in our organization's operations, please apply today!

Job Summary:

Under general direction, performs routine and complex technical laboratory analyses using established procedures and protocols. Performs chemical, microscopic, and bacteriologic tests to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of patients.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs a full range of laboratory tests from simple blood tests to more complex tests.
• Assesses specimens for correct handling and quality.
• Confirms the accuracy of test results and reports findings to physicians.
• Operates complex electronic equipment, computers and precision instruments.
• Performs and evaluates quality control procedures.
• Performs periodic maintenance and assists with the calibration of instruments.
• Assists with the proper storage of hazardous materials.
• Maintains competencies and continuing education to keep informed of new developments in field.
• Assists in the proficiency testing program in the lab.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Associate's degree or equivalent years of experience and education

EXPERIENCE

• No experience required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Rare climbing.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

State of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin

• Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Or
• Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - American Association for Bioanalysts (AAB)
• Or
• Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - American Medical Technologists (AMT)
• Or
• Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

Licenses / Certifications:

Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), FUTURE - Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT) within six months - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), FUTURE - Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) within six months - American Association for Bioanalysts (AAB), FUTURE - Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) within six months - American Medical Technologists (AMT), FUTURE - Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) within six months - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - American Association for Bioanalysts (AAB), Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - American Medical Technologists (AMT), Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

Work Shift:

Variable Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

Scheduled Weekly Hours:40

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