Medical Lab Scientist / MLS

Hillcrest Medical Center; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillcrest Medical Center in Tulsa, OK, is seeking an evening shift, full-time Medical Laboratory Scientist to join its clinical lab team. The MLS will perform routine and special tests, ensure quality control, and assist with equipment maintenance and inventory management.

The role requires a Baccalaureate or Associate Degree in Medical Technology or a related science and ASCP (or equivalent) certification, with ongoing certification maintenance. Prior clinical lab experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate or Associate Degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a chemical, physical or biological science.
• ASCP or equivalent certification.
• Certification must be maintained without lapse during employment.
• If certification lapses, the job is downgraded until reinstated.
• Previous clinical laboratory experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician, Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Laboratory Scientist.

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 or Associate Degree in Medical Technology / Clinical Laboratory Science / chemical, physical or biological science

Tools

ASCP or equivalent certification

Job description

Join our team as an evening shift, full-time, 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 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 or Associate 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 certification does lapse, 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.