Medical Lab Technician

SSM Health; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization where your skills in laboratory testing will make a difference. This role involves performing routine and complex technical analyses, ensuring the accuracy of test results, and operating advanced equipment. You will be part of a dedicated team committed to providing high-quality patient care. With a focus on continuous education and professional growth, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the healthcare field while enjoying a supportive work environment. If you are passionate about making an impact in healthcare, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Payment Options

Upfront Tuition Coverage

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent experience required.
• No prior experience necessary for this entry-level position.

Responsibilities

• Perform a full range of laboratory tests from simple to complex.
• Confirm accuracy of test results and report findings to physicians.
• Maintain competencies and assist with quality control procedures.

Skills

Laboratory Testing

Quality Control Procedures

Specimen Assessment

Equipment Operation

Education

Associate's Degree

Tools

Electronic Equipment

Computers

Job description

It's more than a career, it's a calling.

OK-SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital Midwest

Worker Type: Regular

Job Summary: Under general direction, performs routine and complex technical laboratory analyses using established procedures and protocols. Performs chemical, microscopic, and bacteriologic tests to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of patients.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs a full range of laboratory tests from simple blood tests to more complex tests.
• Assesses specimens for correct handling and quality.
• Confirms the accuracy of test results and reports findings to physicians.
• Operates complex electronic equipment, computers and precision instruments.
• Performs and evaluates quality control procedures.
• Performs periodic maintenance and assists with the calibration of instruments.
• Assists with the proper storage of hazardous materials.
• Maintains competencies and continuing education to keep informed of new developments in field.
• Assists in the proficiency testing program in the lab.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Associate's degree or equivalent years of experience and education

EXPERIENCE

• No experience required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Rare climbing.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

State of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin

• CLS – Clinical Laboratory Technician License - Montana Department of Labor & Industry
• Or
• Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Or
• Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - American Association for Bioanalysts (AAB)
• Or
• Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - American Medical Technologists (AMT)
• Or
• Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Or
• Medical Laboratory Technician - California Department of Public Health
• Or
• Medical Laboratory Technician - State of Hawaii, Department of Health
• Or
• Clinical Laboratory Technician - New York State Education Department
• Or
• Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)/Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT) - ND Board of Clinical Laboratory Practice

Work Shift: Night Shift (United States of America)

Job Type: Employee

Department: 3420000087 LABORATORY - CLINICAL 6131

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

Benefits:

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

• Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).

• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.

• Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

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SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.