Medical Lab Technician/Medical Laboratory Scientist/ Medical Technologist - Generalist - Laboratory

CoxHealth; Branson (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking Medical Laboratory Scientists and Technologists who will play a crucial role in diagnosing and monitoring patient health. You will perform essential tests on blood and body fluids, ensuring accurate results that aid in treatment decisions. This position offers the opportunity to guide junior staff and troubleshoot technical issues, making it ideal for those who thrive in dynamic environments. With a commitment to workplace excellence and a range of benefits, including sign-on bonuses and generous paid time off, this role is perfect for dedicated professionals looking to make a significant impact in healthcare.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement Plan with Employer Match

$6,000 Sign-On Bonus

40 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off

Up to $3,000 Relocation Bonus

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required, completion of a medical technology program preferred.
• Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist required.

Responsibilities

• Perform tests on blood and body fluids to determine disease presence.
• Guide and oversee testing personnel with lesser credentials.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving Skills

Effective Communication

Time Management

Interpersonal Skills

Presentation Skills

Organization Skills

Prioritizing Skills

Decision-Making Skills

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology

Associate's Degree or MLT Program

Tools

Microsoft Programs

Job description

Summary

About Us

CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence:

• Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times.
• Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces by Newsweek.
• Recognized as a Greatest Workplace for Women in both 2023 and 2024.
• Listed as one of the Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024.
• Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.
• Ranked among the Best Employers by State for Missouri.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement Plan with employer match, and many more!
• For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth

Additional Information About the Position for Qualified Candidates

• $6,000 Sign-On Bonus
• 40 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off
• Up to $3,000 Relocation bonus

Medical Laboratory Scientist

Job Summary

• Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist perform tests on blood and body fluids to determine the presence or absence of disease, monitor response to treatment and aid in health maintenance. Provides guidance and oversight to other testing personnel with lesser credentials. Responsible to troubleshoot and address instrument issues and recognize need for service. Responsible to use critical thinking and clinical knowledge to assess questionable results and correlate with clinical information to determine accuracy.

Job Requirements

• Education
  • Required: Bachelor's Degree must be obtained within 90 days OR High School Diploma or equivalent AND Grandfathered status under CLIA Regulations
  • Preferred: Completion of a medical technology program
• Experience
  • N/A
• Skills
  • Strong analytical/problem solving skills.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with different levels of management. Demonstrates clear verbal and written communication.
  • Excellent time management, interpersonal, presentation, organization, prioritizing, decision-making, and planning skills.
  • Knowledge of current information technology and an ability to lead project teams to accomplish automation projects of large size and complexity.
  • Proficient in all Microsoft programs; high level proficiency in Excel.
• Licensure/Certification/Registration
  • Required: Certified as a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist from either American Medical Technology (AMT), American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP), or American Society of Clinical Pathologist – International (ASCPi).

Medical Lab Technician

Job Summary

• Laboratory Technicians perform tests on blood and body fluids to determine the presence or absence of disease, monitor response to treatment and aid in health maintenance (with the assistance of Medical Technologists/Medical Laboratory Scientists). Identifies and interprets test results and reports to the appropriate clinician.

Job Requirements

• Education
  • Required: Associates Degree OR completion of an accredited MLT Program
• Experience
  • Preferred: 1 Year experience in a laboratory
• Skills
  • Strong analytical/problem solving skills.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with different levels of management. Demonstrates clear verbal and written communication.
  • Excellent time management, interpersonal, presentation, organization, prioritizing, decision-making, and planning skills.
• Licensure/Certification/Registration
  • Required: Certified as a Medical Lab Technician from a nationally recognized laboratory certifying agency or eligible to sit for exam at time of hire; must obtain certification within 90 days of hire.

Graduate Medical Lab Scientist

Job Summary

• Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist perform tests on blood and body fluids to determine the presence or absence of disease, monitor response to treatment and aid in health maintenance. Provides guidance and oversight to other testing personnel with lesser credentials. Responsible to troubleshoot and address instrument issues and recognize need for service. Responsible to use critical thinking and clinical knowledge to assess questionable results and correlate with clinical information to determine accuracy.

Job Requirements

• Education
  • Required: Bachelor's Degree must be obtained within 90 days OR High School Diploma or equivalent AND Grandfathered status under CLIA Regulations
  • Preferred: Completion of a medical technology program
• Experience
  • N/A
• Skills
  • Strong analytical/problem solving skills.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with different levels of management. Demonstrates clear verbal and written communication.
  • Excellent time management, interpersonal, presentation, organization, prioritizing, decision-making, and planning skills.
  • Knowledge of current information technology and an ability to lead project teams to accomplish automation projects of large size and complexity.
  • Proficient in all Microsoft programs; high level proficiency in Excel.
• Licensure/Certification/Registration
  • Required: Certified as a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist from either American Medical Technology (AMT), American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP), or American Society of Clinical Pathologist – International (ASCPi) or eligible to sit for exam at time of hire; must obtain certification within 90 days of hire.