Medical Lab Scientist

Ardent Health Services; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardent Health Services in Tulsa, OK is seeking a day shift, full-time Medical Lab Scientist to perform clinical laboratory testing that supports patient care and diagnosis.

Qualifications include a baccalaureate degree in Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science and ASCP or equivalent certification, with prior clinical lab experience preferred. The team at Hillcrest Medical Center uses advanced technology for patient care.

Qualifications

• Must have a baccalaureate degree in Medical Technology or related science.
• ASCP certification or equivalent is required and must be maintained without lapse.
• Previous clinical laboratory experience in medical laboratory settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and specialized laboratory testing relevant to patient care and diagnosis.
• Conduct quality control, preventative maintenance, inventory control and data collection.
• Participate in quality assurance, performance improvement, education, and proficiency testing as assigned.

Skills

Clinical laboratory techniques

Quality control

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science

ASCP or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Medical Lab 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 Medical Center is a 656-bed hospital that includes The Alexander Burn Center, The Peggy V. Helmerich Women’s Health Center, Kaiser Rehabilitation Center, the latest technology for the treatment of cancer, and the Oklahoma Heart Institute.

Explore Career Pathways for Laboratory Professionals:

Responsibilities

• The Medical Lab Scientist 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 participates in quality assurance, performance improvement, laboratory education, new employee training, and proficiency testing when assigned.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Baccalaureate Degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a chemical, physical or biological science.
• 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 the certification does lapse, the job will be downgraded to Medical Laboratory Scientist (non-certified) until certification is reinstated.
• Previous clinical laboratory experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician, Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Scientist, or Medical Laboratory Scientist within a clinical laboratory.
• Current knowledge of clinical laboratory techniques and principles.