Medical Lab Scientist / MLS

Ardent Health Services; Tulsa, Northern (OK, KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardent Health Services is seeking an evening shift, full-time Medical Laboratory Scientist in Tulsa, OK. The role involves performing routine and specialized laboratory testing to support patient care and diagnosis, with focus on accurate results and adherence to quality standards.

The MLS will participate in quality assurance, education, and training activities, maintaining equipment, inventory, and documentation as needed to ensure continuous operations and compliance with regulatory

Qualifications

• Degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a chemical/biological science.
• ASCP or equivalent certification and must remain active.
• Previous clinical lab experience as MLS/MLT or related role.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and special laboratory procedures with quality control.
• Maintain equipment, inventory, and participate in QA/improvement.
• Support training and proficiency testing as assigned.

Education

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

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.