Clinical Lab Scientist

Overview It's more than a career, it's a calling MO-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis Worker Type: Regular Job Highlights: Clinical Lab Scientist. Work in a fast-paced overnight setting where your expertise directly supports patient care. This role is scheduled four days per week from 8:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., with every other weekend required and no on-call responsibility. Ideal candidates bring strong proficiency in chemistry, hematology, and blood bank, along with effective communication skills and the ability to thrive in a collaborative lab environment. Job Summary Under general direction, interpret and report test results. Perform routine and complex technical laboratory analyses using established procedures and protocols. Perform chemical, microscopic, and bacteriologic tests to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of patients. Job 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. Maintains accuracy of equipment and reagents by performing established preventive maintenance procedures. Assists providers in choosing appropriate lab test. Performs and evaluates quality control procedures. Operates, maintains, calibrates and troubleshoots instruments. Assists with the proper storage of hazardous materials. Reviews current literature and attends meetings and seminars 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 Associate'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 and far, and color distinction. 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 Licenses and/or Certifications State of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin Blood Bank Technologist (BB) (International Included) - ASCP Chemistry Technologist (C) (International Included) - ASCP Clinical Chemist - California Department of Public Health Clinical Chemist Scientist - California Department of Public Health Clinical Hematologist Scientist - California Department of Public Health Clinical Laboratory Personnel - Florida Department of Health Clinical Laboratory Practitioners - West Virginia Department of Health Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) - ASCP Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Generalist) - California Department of Public Health Clinical Laboratory Specialist - ND Board of Clinical Laboratory Practice Clinical Laboratory Specialist - State of Hawaii Department of Health Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT) - ASCP Clinical Laboratory Technician - New York State Education Department Clinical Microbiologist - California Department of Public Health Clinical Microbiologist Scientist - California Department of Public Health CLS – Clinical Laboratory Scientist License - Montana Department of Labor & Industry CLS – Clinical Laboratory Scientist - New York State Education Department CLS – Clinical Laboratory Specialist License - Montana Department of Labor & Industry CLS – Clinical Laboratory Technician License - Montana Department of Labor & Industry CLS - Generalist - Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners CLS - Specialist - Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners CLS - Technician - Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners Cytogenetics Technologist (CG) (International Included) - ASCP Hematology Technologist (H) (International Included) - ASCP Laboratory Personnel - TN Department of Health Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) (International Included) - ASCP Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)/Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT) - ND Board of Clinical Laboratory Practice Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) (International Included) - ASCP Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - AMT Medical Lab Personnel - NV/DPBH Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) - AMT Medical Technologist (MT)/Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) - ND Board of Clinical Laboratory Practice Medical Technologist (MT) - AAB Microbiology Technologist (M) (International Included) - ASCP Molecular Biology Technologist (MB) (International Included) - ASCP Specialist in Blood Banking (SBB) (International Included) - ASCP Specialist in Chemistry (SC) (International Included) - ASCP Specialist in Cytology (SCT) (International Included) - ASCP Specialist in Cytometry (SCYM) (International Included) - ASCP Specialist in Microbiology (SM) (International Included) - ASCP Specialist in Molecular Biology (SMB) (International Included) - ASCP Work Details Work Shift: Night Shift (United States of America) Job Type: Employee Department: 3402000100 Chemistry Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Benefits and Equal Opportunity Benefits: SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs. Paid Parental Leave: one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). Flexible Payment Options: DailyPay for instant access to earned pay. Upfront Tuition Coverage: FlexPath Funded through eligible team members. SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more. Create or login to your SSM Health Candidate Workday account to track your application progress and see real-time updates. Current Employees & Contractors – please apply internally via the Career app on your Workday home page. Do not continue here. Visit here for more information. #J-18808-Ljbffr SSM Health Care St. Louis