Medical Lab Scientist or Technician / MLS or MLT

Hillcrest Medical Center; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillcrest Medical Center in Tulsa, OK is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist for the day shift on a full-time basis. You will perform routine and specialized laboratory testing that informs patient care and diagnosis, ensuring quality and accuracy through QC and calibration.

The role includes involvement in quality assurance, staff training, and proficiency testing, with focus on maintaining current knowledge of laboratory techniques and principles.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate or Associate Degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a chemical, physical or biological science.
• ASCP or equivalent certification required; certification must be maintained without lapse during employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and specialized laboratory procedures with accuracy and quality control.
• Participate in quality assurance, performance improvement, training, and proficiency testing as assigned.
• Maintain knowledge of clinical laboratory techniques and principles; support inventory and minor equipment maintenance.

Education

Baccalaureate/Associate in Medical Technology

ASCP Certification or equivalent

Job description

Join our team as a day 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.