Medical Lab Scientist

Job Summary

Under general direction interprets and reports test results. 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

• Performs a full range of laboratory tests from simple blood tests to more complex tests.
• Interprets test reports and communicates findings to physicians.
• Escalates unusual, critical or abnormal results.
• Operates complex electronic equipment, computers and precision instruments.
• Maintains accuracy of equipment and reagents by performing established preventive maintenance procedures.
• Aids providers in choosing appropriate lab tests.
• Evaluates new testing methods.
• Operates, maintains, calibrates and troubleshoots instruments.
• Aids in the proper storage of hazardous materials.
• Maintains competencies and continuing education to keep informed of new developments in field.
• Aids in the proficiency testing program in the lab.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Educational Requirements

Education: Bachelor'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.

Professional License and/or Certifications

Required Professional License and/or Certifications: State of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, WisconsinBlood Bank Technologist (BB) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)OrChemistry Technologist (C) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)OrClinical Chemist - California Department of Public HealthOrClinical Chemist Scientist - California Department of Public HealthOrClinical Hematologist Scientist - California Department of Public HealthOrClinical Laboratory Personnel - Florida Department of HealthOrClinical Laboratory Practitioners - West Virginia Department of HealthOrClinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)OrClinical Laboratory Scientist (Generalist) - California Department of Public HealthOrClinical Laboratory Specialist - ND Board of Clinical Laboratory PracticeOrClinical Laboratory Specialist - State of Hawaii, Department of HealthOrClinical Microbiologist - California Department of Public HealthOrClinical Microbiologist Scientist - California Department of Public HealthOrCLS – Clinical Laboratory Scientist License - Montana Department of Labor & IndustryOrCLS – Clinical Laboratory Scientist - New York State Education DepartmentOrCLS – Clinical Laboratory Specialist License - Montana Department of Labor & IndustryOrCLS - Generalist - Louisiana State Board of Medical ExaminersOrCLS - Specialist - Louisiana State Board of Medical ExaminersOrCLS - Technician - Louisiana State Board of Medical ExaminersOrCytogenetics Technologist (CG) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)OrHematology Technologist (H) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)OrLaboratory Personnel - TN Department of HealthOrMedical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)OrMedical Lab Personnel - Department of Health and Human Services Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health (DPBH)OrMedical Lab Scientist (MLS) - American Medical Technologists (AMT)OrMedical Technologist (MT)/Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) - ND Board of Clinical Laboratory PracticeOrMedical Technologist (MT) - American Association for Bioanalysts (AAB)OrMedical Technologist (MT) - American Medical Technologists (AMT)OrMedical Technologist (MT) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)OrMedical Technologist - State of Hawaii, Department of HealthOrMicrobiology Technologist (M) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)OrMolecular Biology Technologist (MB) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)OrSpecialist in Blood Banking (SBB) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)OrSpecialist in Chemistry (SC) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)OrSpecialist in Cytology (SCT) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)OrSpecialist in Cytometry (SCYM) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)OrSpecialist in Microbiology (SM) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)OrSpecialist in Molecular Biology (SMB) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

Work Shift

Work Shift: PRN / Per Diem Shift (United States of America)

Job Type

Job Type: Employee

Department

Department: 3400000040 Blood Bank/Immunohematology

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0

Benefits

• 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.

About the Role

At SSM Health, we know the healing power of presence begins with compassionate people like you. Our mission and values put the patient first and helps you to feel valued while respecting teamwork and collaboration. Our MLS / MLT roles are an integral piece in our care team and we see it as a partnership.