Medical Lab Scientist

Ardent Health Services; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Health benefits

Job summary

Ardent Health Services in Tulsa, OK is seeking a Day shift, full-time Medical Lab Scientist. The role involves performing routine and specialized lab procedures with stringent quality control standards, ensuring accurate testing for patient care.

You will participate in quality assurance, performance improvement, education, and proficiency testing while maintaining inventory and equipment maintenance. A Baccalaureate in Medical Technology and ASCP certification are required.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate Degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a chemical, physical, or biological science.
• ASCP or equivalent certification required and must be maintained without lapse.
• Previous clinical laboratory experience as MLS/Medical Laboratory Scientist or similar role.
• Current knowledge of clinical laboratory techniques and principles.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and special laboratory procedures with quality control and statistical compilation.
• Participates in quality assurance, performance improvement, education, and proficiency testing.
• Maintains inventory, performs preventive maintenance, and supports equipment care.

Skills

Laboratory testing procedures

Quality control

Preventive maintenance

Equipment repair

Inventory control

Statistical compilation

Quality assurance

Performance improvement

Laboratory education

Proficiency testing

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science or related science

ASCP Certification or equivalent

Job description

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:

• 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.

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.