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OK-SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City
Regular
Job Highlights:
Department: Laboratory - rotates in Core Lab through the Chemistry and Hematology areas
Sign On Bonus: $10,000*
Schedule: Full Time, Day shift. 4, 10-hour shifts, Sunday, Monday, Friday and Saturday from 0600 - 1630
Starting Pay: $26.01 + for MLT and $28.36 + for MLS/MT (Offers are based on years of experience and equity for this role.)
Shift Differentials: When applicable (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!
Our mission and values put the patient first and helps you to feel valued while respecting teamwork and collaboration. Our Lab Technician roles are an integral piece in our patient care team. *Note, Sign On Bonus is available for qualified new hires to SSM Health with a Two-year service commitment.
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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
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) (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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- 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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- International Medical Laboratory Scientist (IMLS) - 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 Lab Scientist (MLS) - American Medical Technologists (AMT)
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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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- 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)
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)
Employee
3402000040 Chemistry
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
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