Lead Medical Lab Scientist / Medical Lab Technician - Chemistry (MLS or MLT)

Join our team in Tulsa, OK as a day shift, full-time Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist in a people-first environment where you can thrive and help make healthcare better.

About the role

The Medical Lab Scientist Lead (MLS Lead) functions as a professional who assumes responsibility and accountability for the performance of clinical laboratory testing that pertains to patient care and diagnosis. This position performs routine and special laboratory procedures, quality control, preventative maintenance, minor equipment repairs, inventory control, and statistical compilation. The MLS Lead also participates in quality assurance and performance improvement tasks, new employee training, and proficiency testing as assigned. Additionally, the role involves leading a shift or co-leading a department.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and special laboratory procedures
• Conduct quality control and preventative maintenance
• Perform minor equipment repairs
• Manage inventory control and statistical compilation
• Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement tasks
• Train new employees and conduct proficiency testing
• Lead a shift or co-lead a department

Requirements

• Baccalaureate Degree OR Associates Degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a chemical, physical, or biological science
• Current knowledge of clinical laboratory techniques and principles
• ASCP or equivalent certification within a specific area (e.g., M(ASCP), H(ASCP), C(ASCP)). Certification must be maintained without lapse during employment; if certification lapses, the job will be downgraded to Medical Laboratory Scientist (non-certified) until certification is reinstated
• Three (3) years of clinical laboratory experience as a Medical Technologist, Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Laboratory Scientist, or Medical Lab Tech within a clinical laboratory

Preferred Qualifications

• Three (3) years of chemistry experience

About the team

Hillcrest Hospital South is a full-service 180-bed facility located in south Tulsa, offering a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient services utilizing cutting-edge technology in a welcoming community environment. As the only DNV Orthopedic Center of Excellence (OCE) in Oklahoma, Hillcrest South stands out for its exceptional orthopedic care. The hospital’s RN residency program is accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a Practice Transition Accreditation Program and Pathway to Excellence, ensuring high-quality training for nurses.

Benefits

• Career growth opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• Resources that support wellness, education, and financial well-being
• Paid time off
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for