Medical Lab Scientist / MLS

Hillcrest HealthCare System; Henryetta (OK); On-site; USD 34,440,000 - 48,216,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillcrest HealthCare System in Henryetta, OK is seeking a PRN Medical Lab Scientist to join our hospital laboratory team. You will perform routine and special testing with accuracy and deliver timely results for patient care.

You’ll participate in QA, proficiency testing, education for new staff, and ongoing performance improvement, while maintaining certifications and lab safety in a dynamic acute-care setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related science.
• ASCP certification or equivalent maintained without lapse.
• Clinical laboratory experience in a hospital lab.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and special laboratory procedures and quality control.
• Maintain equipment and inventory; assist with preventative maintenance.
• Participate in QA, proficiency testing, education for new staff, and performance improvement.

Skills

Lab Techniques

Quality Control

Quality Assurance

Attention to Detail

Education

Medical Technology Degree

ASCP Certification

Clinical Laboratory Experience

Job description

Join our team as a PRN, Medical Lab Scientist in Henryetta , OK .

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with 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 Henryetta is a 30-bed acute care medical center offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services, including cardiology, emergency, women’s services, general surgery, rehabilitation, withdrawal stabilization and surgery.

Explore Career Pathways for Laboratory Professionals:

• The Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) 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 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.