Application Specialist - Laboratory

Job Summary

Serves as subject matter expert for lab applications (Epic required)

Analyzes workflows and implements system improvements

Configures, maintains, and troubleshoots applications

Trains staff and supports ongoing operations

Ensures data integrity and regulatory compliance (HIPAA, CLIA)

Collaborates with IT, Epic, and lab teams

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as subject matter expert for lab applications
• Analyze workflows and implement system improvements
• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot applications
• Train staff and support ongoing operations
• Ensure data integrity and regulatory compliance (HIPAA, CLIA)
• Collaborate with IT, Epic, and lab teams

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in MLS, Biology, Chemistry, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 2+ years of laboratory experience
• Epic proficiency required
• Relevant ASCP/AMT/AAB certification (MLS, MLT, MT, or specialty certification)

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Medical Laboratory Science, Biology or Chemistry or equivalent years of experience and education

Experience

• Two years' technical experience in a laboratory setting

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.
• Able to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.
• Rare climbing.

Professional License and/or Certifications

• State of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin
• Blood Bank Technologist (BB) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Chemistry Technologist (C) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Cytogenetics Technologist (CG) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Hematology Technologist (H) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) - American Medical Technologists (AMT)
• Medical Technologist (MT) - American Association for Bioanalysts (AAB)
• Medical Technologist (MT) - American Medical Technologists (AMT)
• Medical Technologist (MT) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Microbiology Technologist (M) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Molecular Biology Technologist (MB) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Specialist in Blood Banking (SBB) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Specialist in Chemistry (SC) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Specialist in Cytology (SCT) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Specialist in Cytometry (SCYM) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Specialist in Microbiology (SM) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Specialist in Molecular Biology (SMB) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - American Medical Technologists (AMT)
• Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - American Association for Bioanalysts (AAB)

Work Shift

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type

Employee

Department

3401000012 Laboratory

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Benefits

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

• Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer.

SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.