Clinical Lab Scientist: Centralized Receiving & Processing

OU Health; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401(k)

Medical and dental plans

Job summary

OU Health seeks a Clinical Laboratory Scientist for the Centralized Receiving & Processing area. The role supports evening shifts and requires current MLT/BS with appropriate certifications and experience in centralized lab operations.

Responsibilities include testing, specimen handling, instrument maintenance, data entry, and quality activities in a fast-paced hospital laboratory environment. OU Health offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Medical Lab Technology or 24 credit hours in MLT/science with chemistry/biology requirements.
• Experience: Level 1 0–3 years; Level 2 3–5 years in a clinical or other laboratory setting.
• Nationally recognized certification through one of ASCP, AMT, AABB, NASKL, ASCLS, HHS, ASHI, AAB, ABB, AMS, CRP, EBPH, Military or NILA.

Responsibilities

• Performs waived and nonwaived laboratory testing according to policies.
• Complies with hospital and lab safety policies including PPE.
• Participates in quality improvement and regulatory compliance activities.
• Receives, sorts, and routes specimens for testing.
• Records patient demographics, specimen data, results in the lab informatics system.
• Operates, calibrates, and maintains instrumentation per protocol.

Skills

Team player

Multi-tasking

Record keeping

Confidentiality

Laboratory knowledge

Communication

Education

MLT or related degree + science credits

Certification readiness (ASCP/AMT/AABB etc.)

Job description

OU Health seeks a Clinical Laboratory Scientist for the Centralized Receiving & Processing area. The role supports evening shifts and requires current MLT/BS with appropriate certifications and experience in centralized lab operations.

Responsibilities include testing, specimen handling, instrument maintenance, data entry, and quality activities in a fast-paced hospital laboratory environment. OU Health offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.