Medical Lab Technician Lead

SSM Health; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Clinical Laboratory Technician to join their team. This role involves leading laboratory assignments, performing a variety of tests, and ensuring the accuracy of results. The ideal candidate will have an Associate's degree and experience in a laboratory setting. As part of a forward-thinking organization, you will benefit from a comprehensive package that includes paid parental leave and tuition coverage. Join a team that values your contributions and supports your professional growth in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Payment Options

Upfront Tuition Coverage

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Two years of laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and supervises laboratory assignments and workflow.
• Performs a full range of laboratory tests and confirms results.
• Maintains quality control and assists with instrument calibration.

Skills

Laboratory Testing

Quality Control Procedures

Electronic Equipment Operation

Specimen Assessment

Communication Skills

Education

Associate's Degree

Tools

Laboratory Instruments

Job description

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

OK-SSM Health St. Anthony Healthplex Oklahoma City 13401

Worker Type: Regular

Job Summary: Under general direction, leads assignments within assigned area(s) and acts as a resource.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Schedules, plans, delegates and supervises assignments. Provides feedback during performance review process.
• Ensures daily workflow is completed following established procedures.
• Assists leadership on projects of medium to high complexity and size.
• 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

• Two years' experience in a laboratory setting

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, Oklahoma, Missouri, Wisconsin

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

Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type: Employee

Department: 3401040040 Healthplex East Lab

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

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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