Medical Lab Scientist

Medical Laboratory Scientist In MicrobiologyJoin a team where your work matters every moment, every patient, every community. At SSM Health, you'll be empowered to grow, supported to thrive, and inspired to make a lasting impact.As a Medical Laboratory Scientist in Microbiology, you'll examine cultures, interpret agar plate growth, and identify disease-causing organisms that impact patient care. This critical work provides timely diagnostic information that helps guide treatment decisions and improve outcomes.Department: Laboratory - Microbiology Schedule: Full time, 32 hours per week with approximately every 3rd weekend rotationJob 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 RESPONSIBILITIESResponsible for identifying and isolating infectious disease-causing organisms Performs a full range of laboratory tests from simple blood tests to more complex tests.Recognize unusual antimicrobial susceptibility results and troubleshoot the issue.Responsible for conducting examinations on specimens collected from patients for bacterial, viral, protozoan and fungal infections.Isolate and make cultures of bacteria or other microorganisms in prescribed media, controlling moisture, aeration, temperature, and nutrition.Responsible for receiving and analyzing laboratory specimens and reporting results in a timely manner in accordance with Laboratory Policies and Procedures.Examines physiological, morphological, and cultural characteristics, using a microscope, to identify and classify microorganisms in human specimens.Responsible for independently performing, interpreting, and correlating related tests to assist physicians in diagnosis and treatment.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: IllinoisState of Work Location: MissouriState of Work Location: Oklahoma