Night-Shift Medical Laboratory Technician — Diagnostics

SSM Health; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Payment Options via DailyPay

Upfront Tuition Coverage via FlexPath

Job summary

SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital is seeking a Regular Night Shift Non-Certified Lab Technician in the Chemistry department to perform routine and complex laboratory analyses. You will work under the general direction of the Laboratory Supervisor or Manager, handling a wide range of tests and ensuring accuracy and safety in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Responsibilities include operating complex equipment, maintaining quality controls, and staying current with laboratory developments.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Chemical or Biological Science.

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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Associate’s degree in Chemical or Biological Science

Job description

SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital is seeking a Regular Night Shift Non-Certified Lab Technician in the Chemistry department to perform routine and complex laboratory analyses. You will work under the general direction of the Laboratory Supervisor or Manager, handling a wide range of tests and ensuring accuracy and safety in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Responsibilities include operating complex equipment, maintaining quality controls, and staying current with laboratory developments.