CLSMLSMLT Clinical Lab Scientist

Its more than a career its a calling

Job Highlights:

This is a full time day shift Clinical Lab Scientist/Technician position for SSM Saint Louis University Hospital working a total of 36 hours per week.

A onetime sign on bonus is available to qualified individuals for up to $10000 (less taxes) with a 2 year service commitment.

Apply today to join our skilled team of lab experts!

Job Summary:

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.
• Maintains accuracy of equipment and reagents by performing established preventive maintenance procedures.
• Assists providers in choosing appropriate lab test.
• Performs and evaluates quality control procedures.
• Operates maintains calibrates and troubleshoots instruments.
• Assists with the proper storage of hazardous materials.
• Reviews current literature and attends meetings and seminars 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

• Associates degree or equivalent years of experience and education

EXPERIENCE

• No experience required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 025 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 2550 lbs.
• Rare climbing.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

State of Work Location: Illinois Missouri Oklahoma Wisconsin

• Blood Bank Technologist (BB) (International Included) American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
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• Chemistry Technologist (C) (International Included) American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
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• Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
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• Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT) American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
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• Cytogenetics Technologist (CG) (International Included) American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
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• Hematology Technologist (H) (International Included) American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
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• Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) (International Included) American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
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• Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) American Association for Bioanalysts (AAB)
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• Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) American Medical Technologists (AMT)
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• Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
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• Medical Technologist (MT) American Association for Bioanalysts (AAB)
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• Medical Technologist (MT) American Medical Technologists (AMT)
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• Medical Technologist (MT) American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
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• Microbiology Technologist (M) (International Included) American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
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• Molecular Biology Technologist (MB) (International Included) American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
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• Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) (International Included) American Medical Technologist (AMT)
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• Specialist in Blood Banking (SBB) (International Included) American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
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• Specialist in Chemistry (SC) (International Included) American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
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• Specialist in Cytology (SCT) (International Included) American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
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• Specialist in Cytometry (SCYM) (International Included) American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
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• Specialist in Microbiology (SM) (International Included) American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
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• Specialist in Molecular Biology (SMB) (International Included) American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
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• International Medical Laboratory Scientist (IMLS) (International Included) American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

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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 (prorated 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.

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