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

Ardent Health Services; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Paid time off (PTO)

Health benefits

Job summary

Ardent Health Services in Tulsa, OK is seeking a Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS Lead) for day shift, full-time. The role includes leading a shift, performing routine and special lab procedures, and ensuring quality control and maintenance of equipment.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's or Associate degree in Medical Technology or related field and ASCP certification with three years of clinical lab experience. Preference for chemistry experience and a proactive, quality-driven mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate degree in Medical Technology or related field.
• ASCP certification or equivalent and must be maintained without lapse.

Responsibilities

• Lead a shift or co-lead a department in the clinical laboratory.
• Perform routine and special laboratory procedures, quality control, preventive maintenance, and inventory control.
• Conduct proficiency testing and participate in quality assurance and performance improvement tasks.
• Train new employees and assist with onboarding and competency assessments.

Education

Baccalaureate/Associates in Medical Technology or Medical Laboratory Science

ASCP certification or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.