Medical Lab Scientist / MLS

Hillcrest Hospital Henryetta; Henryetta (OK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillcrest Hospital Henryetta in Henryetta, OK, is seeking a PRN Medical Laboratory Scientist to join our acute care team. The MLS performs routine and special lab testing, ensuring quality control and accurate results to support patient care.

Responsibilities include quality assurance activities, equipment maintenance, inventory control, and participation in education and proficiency testing as assigned. Requires a bachelor degree in Medical Technology or related field and ASCP or equivalent

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a chemical, physical, or biological science is required.
• ASCP or equivalent certification is required and must be maintained without lapse during employment.
• Previous clinical laboratory experience in a medical laboratory setting is preferred.
• Current knowledge of clinical laboratory techniques and principles.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and special laboratory procedures, quality control, preventative maintenance, minor equipment repairs, inventory control, and statistical compilation.
• Participates in quality assurance, performance improvement, laboratory education, new employee training, and proficiency testing when assigned.

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a chemical, physical, or biological science

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.