Medical Laboratory Scientist

It's more than a career, it's a calling OK-SSM Health St. Anthony Healthplex Worker Type PRN Job Highlights Department: Lab Schedule: PRN Location: Healthplex East Our mission and values put the patient first and helps you to feel valued while respecting teamwork and collaboration. Our MLS 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 Responsibilities 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. 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. 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. Required Professional License And/Or Certifications Blood Bank Technologist (BB) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Or Chemistry Technologist (C) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Or Clinical Chemist - California Department of Public Health Or Clinical Chemist Scientist - California Department of Public Health Or Clinical Hematologist Scientist - California Department of Public Health Or Clinical Laboratory Personnel - Florida Department of Health Or Clinical Laboratory Practitioners - West Virginia Department of Health Or Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Or Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Generalist) - California Department of Public Health Or Clinical Laboratory Specialist - ND Board of Clinical Laboratory Practice Or Clinical Laboratory Specialist - State of Hawaii, Department of Health Or Clinical Microbiologist - California Department of Public Health Or Clinical Microbiologist Scientist - California Department of Public Health Or CLS – Clinical Laboratory Scientist License - Montana Department of Labor & Industry Or CLS – Clinical Laboratory Scientist - New York State Education Department Or CLS – Clinical Laboratory Specialist License - Montana Department of Labor & Industry Or CLS - Generalist - Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners Or CLS - Specialist - Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners Or CLS - Technician - Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners Or Cytogenetics Technologist (CG) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Or Hematology Technologist (H) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Or Laboratory Personnel - TN Department of Health Or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Or Medical Lab Personnel - Department of Health and Human Services Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health (DPBH) Or Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) - American Medical Technologists (AMT) Or Medical Technologist (MT)/Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) - ND Board of Clinical Laboratory Practice Or Medical Technologist (MT) - American Association for Bioanalysts (AAB) Or Medical Technologist (MT) - American Medical Technologists (AMT) Or Medical Technologist (MT) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Or Medical Technologist - State of Hawaii, Department of Health Or Microbiology Technologist (M) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Or Molecular Biology Technologist (MB) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Or Specialist in Blood Banking (SBB) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Or Specialist in Chemistry (SC) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Or Specialist in Cytology (SCT) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Or Specialist in Cytometry (SCYM) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Or Specialist in Microbiology (SM) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Or Specialist in Molecular Biology (SMB) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Work Shift PRN / Per Diem Shift (United States of America) Job Type Employee Department 3401040040 Healthplex East Lab Scheduled Weekly Hours 0 State of Work Location Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin SSM 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr SSM Health