Lead Medical Lab Scientist / Medical Lab Technician - Chemistry (MLS or MLT)

Hillcrest HealthCare System; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillcrest HealthCare System in Tulsa, OK, is seeking a Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist for day shift, full-time work. The MLS Lead will supervise a shift, perform routine and special laboratory procedures, and maintain quality control and inventory to support patient care.

The role requires a Baccalaureate or Associate degree in Medical Technology or related science, three years of clinical lab experience, and ASCP or equivalent certification with active maintenance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate degree in medical technology or related science.
• Three years of clinical laboratory experience.
• Current knowledge of clinical laboratory techniques and principles.
• ASCP or equivalent certification with maintenance during employment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a shift or co-lead a department.
• Perform routine and special laboratory procedures.
• Oversee quality control and preventative maintenance.
• Manage inventory and compile statistics.
• Participate in QA, performance improvement, and training.

Skills

Laboratory leadership

Quality control

Inventory management

Proficiency testing

Staff training

Education

Baccalaureate or Associate degree in Medical Technology

Tools

ASCP certification

Job description

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist in Tulsa, OK.

Why Join Us?

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance , and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care .

Get to Know Your Team:

• Hillcrest Hospital South, a full-service 180-bed facility located in south Tulsa, offers a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient services utilizing cutting-edge technology in a welcoming community environment. As the only DNV Orthopedic Center of Excellence (OCE) in Oklahoma, Hillcrest South stands out for its exceptional orthopedic care. The hospital’s RN residency program is accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a Practice Transition Accreditation Program and Pathway to Excellence, ensuring high-quality training for nurses.

Explore Career Pathways for Laboratory Professionals:

• The Medical Lab Scientist Lead (MLS Lead) functions as a professional who assumes responsibility and accountability for the performance of clinical laboratory testing that pertains to patient care and diagnosis.
• This position performs routine and special laboratory procedures, quality control, preventative maintenance, minor equipment repairs, inventory control, and statistical compilation.
• Will additionally participate in the quality assurance and performance improvement tasks, new employee training and proficiency testing as assigned.
• The MLS Lead also functions as a professional who assumes responsibility and accountability for leading a shift or co-leading a department.

Job Requirements

• Baccalaureate Degree OR Associates Degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a chemical, physical, or biological science.
• Current knowledge of clinical laboratory techniques and principles
• ASCP or equivalent
  • Certification within a specific area, i.e. M(ASCP), H(ASCP), C(ASCP) qualifies.
  • Certification must be maintained without lapse during employment.
  • If certification does lapse, job will be downgraded to Medical Laboratory Scientist (non-certified) until certification is reinstated.:
• Three (3) years of clinical laboratory experience as a Medical Technologist, Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Laboratory Scientist, or Medical Lab Tech within a clinical laboratory.

Preferred Job Requirements

• Three (3) years of chemistry experience is preferred.