Medical Laboratory Technician

Job Opportunity At SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - ShawneeIt's more than a career, it's a callingWorker Type: RegularJob 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 RESPONSIBILITIESPerforms 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.EDUCATIONAssociate's degree or equivalent years of experience and educationEXPERIENCENo experience requiredPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSFrequent 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, WisconsinCLS – Clinical Laboratory Technician License - Montana Department of Labor & IndustryOrClinical Laboratory Technician (CLT) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)OrMedical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - American Association for Bioanalysts (AAB)OrMedical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - American Medical Technologists (AMT)OrMedical Laboratory Technician (MLT) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)OrMedical Laboratory Technician - California Department of Public HealthOrMedical Laboratory Technician - State of Hawaii, Department of HealthOrClinical Laboratory Technician - New York State Education DepartmentOrMedical Laboratory Technician (MLT)/Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT) - ND Board of Clinical Laboratory PracticeWork Shift: Night Shift (United States of America)Job Type: EmployeeDepartment: 3401000024 Laboratory General Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SSM Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.