Medical Laboratory Scientist

SSM Health; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Payment Options

Upfront Tuition Coverage

Job summary

SSM Health in Oklahoma City seeks a Medical Laboratory Technologist to perform a variety of laboratory tests and analyses. The role requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and offers evening shifts with a regular full-time schedule.

You will be responsible for interpreting test results, maintaining lab equipment, and supporting healthcare decisions through accurate laboratory procedures. Join a dedicated team committed to patient care and quality service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences or relevant field.
• Knowledge of lab procedures, principles and analytical techniques.
• Good communication skills to report findings accurately.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory tests ranging from simple to complex.
• Interpret findings and communicate results to healthcare providers.
• Perform quality control and maintenance of lab equipment.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Interpreting test results

Quality control procedures

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience

Tools

Complex electronic equipment

Computers

Job description

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

OK-SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City

Worker Type

Regular

Job Highlights

• Department: Lab
• Schedule: Full Time, Tue - Fri 1:30pm - 12:00am
• Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts
• Location: St. Anthony Hospital - OKC

Our mission and values put the patient first and helps you to feel valued while respecting teamwork and collaboration. As a MLT, you will learn ways to adapt care and adjust treatment plans for patients’ evolving needs. At SSM Health, we know the healing power of presence begins with compassionate people like you.

Daily Pay

Get paid daily doing the work you love in a way that fits your life. At SSM Health, we believe you deserve the flexibility to work a schedule that fits your life and to get paid when you need it.

Job Summary

Under general direction interprets and reports test results. 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.

• Interprets test reports and communicates findings to physicians.

• Escalates unusual, critical or abnormal results.

• Operates complex electronic equipment, computers and precision instruments.

• Performs and evaluates quality control procedures.

• Maintains accuracy of equipment and reagents by performing established preventive maintenance procedures.

• Assists providers in choosing appropriate lab test.

• Evaluates new testing methods.

• Operates, maintains, calibrates and troubleshoots 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

• Bachelor'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 Licenses and/or Certifications

• Blood Bank Technologist (BB) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Or
• Chemistry Technologist (C) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Or
• Clinical Chemist - California Department of Public Health
• Or
• Clinical Chemist Scientist - California Department of Public Health
• Or
• Clinical Hematologist Scientist - California Department of Public Health
• Or
• Clinical Laboratory Personnel - Florida Department of Health
• Or
• Clinical Laboratory Practitioners - West Virginia Department of Health
• Or
• Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Or
• Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Generalist) - California Department of Public Health
• Or
• Clinical Laboratory Specialist - ND Board of Clinical Laboratory Practice
• Or
• Clinical Laboratory Specialist - State of Hawaii, Department of Health
• Or
• Clinical Microbiologist - California Department of Public Health
• Or
• Clinical Microbiologist Scientist - California Department of Public Health
• Or
• CLS – Clinical Laboratory Scientist License - Montana Department of Labor & Industry
• Or
• CLS – Clinical Laboratory Scientist - New York State Education Department
• Or
• CLS – Clinical Laboratory Specialist License - Montana Department of Labor & Industry
• Or
• CLS - Generalist - Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
• Or
• CLS - Specialist - Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
• Or
• CLS - Technician - Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
• Or
• Cytogenetics Technologist (CG) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Or
• Hematology Technologist (H) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Or
• Laboratory Personnel - TN Department of Health
• Or
• Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Or
• Medical Lab Personnel - Department of Health and Human Services Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health (DPBH)
• Or
• Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) - American Medical Technologists (AMT)
• Or
• Medical Technologist (MT)/Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) - ND Board of Clinical Laboratory Practice
• Or
• Medical Technologist (MT) - American Association for Bioanalysts (AAB)
• Or
• Medical Technologist (MT) - American Medical Technologists (AMT)
• Or
• Medical Technologist (MT) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Or
• Medical Technologist - State of Hawaii, Department of Health
• Or
• Microbiology Technologist (M) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Or
• Molecular Biology Technologist (MB) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Or
• Specialist in Blood Banking (SBB) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Or
• Specialist in Chemistry (SC) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Or
• Specialist in Cytology (SCT) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Or
• Specialist in Cytometry (SCYM) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Or
• Specialist in Microbiology (SM) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Or
• Specialist in Molecular Biology (SMB) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

Work Shift

Evening Shift (United States of America)

Job Type

Employee

Department

3403000040 Laboratory - Hematology/Spec Proc

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.

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.