Medical Lab Technician

SSM Health • Shawnee, OK

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About The Position

It's more than a career, it's a calling. OK-SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Shawnee Worker Type: PRN Job Summary: Under general direction, 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.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or equivalent years of experience and education
• No experience required
• 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.
• State of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin
• CLS – Clinical Laboratory Technician License - Montana Department of Labor & Industry Or
• Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT) - 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 (MLT) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Or
• Medical Laboratory Technician - California Department of Public Health Or
• Medical Laboratory Technician - State of Hawaii, Department of Health Or
• Clinical Laboratory Technician - New York State Education Department Or
• Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)/Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT) - ND Board of Clinical Laboratory Practice

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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees