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SSM Health Medical Lab Scientist PRN in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
It's more than a career, it's a calling
OK-SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City
Worker Type:
PRN
Job Highlights:
Department: Laboratory
Schedule: PRN, Variable Shifts
Starting Pay: $37.00
Shift Differentials: When applicable (evenings, nights, weekends)
Location: St. Anthony Hospital Oklahoma City
*Get paid daily doing the work you love in a way that fits your life. At SSM Health St. Anthony, we believe you deserve the flexibility to work a schedule that fits your life and to get paid when you need it. That's why we're now offering a same day pay option!
SSM Health can hire a Medical Lab Scientist or a Medical Lab Technician. Note* There are different rates of pay for these two roles as well as different education and certification requirements.
If you are an experienced MLS/MT looking to pickup extra hours/shifts and expand your knowledge base and enhance your career, please apply today!
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 LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
State of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin
Blood Bank Technologist (BB) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
Or
Chemistry Technologist (C) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
Or
Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
Or
Cytogenetics Technologist (CG) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
Or
Hematology Technologist (H) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
Or
Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
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
Microbiology Technologist (M) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
Or
Molecular Biology Technologist (MB) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
Work Shift:
PRN / Per Diem Shift (United States of America)
Job Type:
Employee
Department:
3402000040 Chemistry
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
0
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