Medical Laboratory Scientist

Laboratory TechnicianIt's more than a career, it's a callingOK-SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital MidwestWorker Type: RegularSchedule: Full Time, 6pm - 6:30am, variable weekdaysLocation: MWCOur 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. At SSM Health, we know the healing power of presence begins with compassionate people like you.Daily Pay: Get paid daily doing the work you love in a way that fits your life. At SSM Health, we believe you deserve the flexibility to work a schedule that fits your life and to get paid when you need it.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:PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIESPerforms 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.Performs and evaluates quality control procedures.Maintains accuracy of equipment and reagents by performing established preventive maintenance procedures.Assists providers in choosing appropriate lab test.Evaluates new testing methods.Operates, maintains, calibrates and troubleshoots 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.EDUCATIONBachelor'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 CERTIFICATIONSState 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: Night Shift (United States of America)Job Type: EmployeeDepartment: 3420000087 LABORATORY - CLINICAL 6131 Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36SSM 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