Clinical Laboratory Scientist PRN

oumedicine; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401(k)

Medical and dental plans

Job summary

OU Health is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist PRN to perform routine diagnostic testing in the Pathology Lab. Work involves handling specimens, operating instruments, and recording results under supervision.

The role requires an MLT or relevant bachelor's science coursework with 0–3 years of lab experience and certification preferred. You will join a team dedicated to quality care and patient safety, with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) or Bachelor’s degree with required science coursework.
• 0–3 years of laboratory experience.
• Certification preferred: ASCP, AMT, AABB, NASKL, ASCLS, HHS, ASHI, AAB, ABB, AMS, CRP, EBPH, Military or NILA.

Responsibilities

• Perform waived and nonwaived laboratory testing per policies.
• Adhere to hospital and lab safety policies including PPE usage.
• Participate in performance improvement and regulatory compliance.
• Support quality monitoring, auditing, and incident documentation.
• Process and prepare specimens, ensuring proper labeling and tracking.
• Document results and patient demographics in the lab system.
• Identify and communicate potential testing issues to the team.
• Maintain instrument calibration, maintenance, and records.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and competency assessments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Teamwork

Recordkeeping

Discretion & judgment

Multi-tasking

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

MLT degree

Bachelor-level science coursework

Job description

Position Title:

Clinical Laboratory Scientist PRN

Department:

Pathology Lab

Job Description:

General Description: Under close supervision, performs routine standardized clinical diagnostic tests in a clinical laboratory. May require working with infectious agents.

PRN POSITIONS REQUIRE A MINIMUM OF 2 SHIFTS/MONTH

SHIFT: PRN

Essential Responsibilities:

• Performs waived and nonwaived laboratory patient testing in a prompt and reliable manner according to established hospital and departmental policies.
• Complies with all hospital and laboratory safety policies and procedures including the appropriate us of PPE.
• Participates in performance improvement activities and supports the hospital in meeting regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Participates in laboratory quality activities including quality monitoring and auditing, occurrence/deviation documentation and performance improvement.
• Receives, sorts, accesses the acceptability of specimens for testing and/or distributes specimens to appropriate laboratories/laboratory sections.
• Records information in the OUH lab informatics system relative to patient demographics, specimen/sample collection, identification, preservation, processing, quality control, test results and specimen referral.
• Assess potential performance problems that may occur during testing, take appropriate action as needed.
• Prepares chemical solutions and reagent preparation with appropriate labeling.
• Perform quality control procedures following authorized laboratory policy.
• Operates, calibrates, and maintains instrumentation within scope of training and established protocols.
• Documents completion of instrument maintenance and function checks.
• Assumes responsibility of own professional development.
• Calls notification values to appropriate clinical staff and documents those notifications in the electronic medical record.
• Performs proficiency testing according to laboratory and regulatory requirements.
• Participates in inventory management and completes annual competency assessments.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Associate Degree of Medical Lab Technology (MLT), OR
• Bachelor's Degree which includes: 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses, OR 24 semester hours of science courses that include six (6) semester hours of chemistry, six (6) semester hours of biology, and twelve (12) semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination required.
• Experience: 0-3 years of experience in a clinical or other laboratory setting required.
• License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s): Nationally recognized certification through one of the following governing accreditations: ASCP, AMT, AABB, NASKL, ASCLS, HHS, ASHI, AAB, ABB, AMS, CRP, EBPH, Military or NILA preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must have the skills to perform required laboratory testing.
• Must be able to work as part of a team and follow instructions.
• Must be able to consistently and dependably report to work as scheduled.
• Must be able to maintain legible, accurate and organized records.
• Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information and exercise sound judgment.
• Must be able to multi-task and remain calm in stressful situations.
• Must possess ability to understand various operations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to work and communicate with co-workers and other caregivers, and meet their needs in a professional, polite, courteous, compassionate, and cooperative manner.
• Must demonstrate a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards establishing priorities and completing assignments.
• Core knowledge and understanding of normal laboratory processes.

Benefits:

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more.

OU Health is an equal opportunity employer.