Clinical Lab Scientist

It's more than a career, it's a calling
MO-SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis
Worker Type:
PRN
Job Highlights:
We are currently seeking dedicated professionals to work on a PRN basis, providing you with the flexibility to fit work around your personal schedule. This role is an excellent chance to gain experience within a reputable healthcare system known for its commitment to exceptional care and community service.
This position not only offers the chance to work in a dynamic and supportive environment but also provides a platform for further professional growth.
If you are interested in exploring this great opportunity with SSM Health, apply today. We are eager to learn more about your career aspirations and how we can help you achieve them.
Job Summary:
Under the general direction of the Laboratory Supervisor or Manager, Non-Certified Lab Technicians perform routine and complex technical laboratory analyses in a dedicated laboratory department (Microbiology, Chemistry, or Molecular) using established procedures and protocols. Performs chemical, microscopic, and bacteriologic tests to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of patients. Must have applicable training if working across multiple interdependent departments in the laboratory.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY 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

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Physical, or Biological Science

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.

Licenses / Certifications:
Blood Bank Technologist (BB) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), Blood Bank Technologist (BB) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), Chemistry Technologist (C) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), Cytogenetics Technologist (CG) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), FUTURE - Blood Bank Technologist (BB) within six months - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), FUTURE - Chemistry Technologist (C) within six months - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), FUTURE - Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) within six months - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), FUTURE - Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT) within six months - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), FUTURE - Cytogenetics Technologist (CG) within six months - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), FUTURE - Hematology Technologist (H) within six months - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), FUTURE - Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) within six months - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), FUTURE - Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) within six months - American Association for Bioanalysts (AAB), FUTURE - Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) within six months - American Medical Technologists (AMT), FUTURE - Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) within six months - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), FUTURE - Medical Technologist (MT) within six months - American Association for Bioanalysts (AAB), FUTURE - Medical Technologist (MT) within six months - American Medical Technologists (AMT), FUTURE - Medical Technologist (MT) within six months - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), FUTURE - Microbiology Technologist (M) within six months - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), FUTURE - Molecular Biology Technologist (MB) within 6 months - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), Hematology Technologist (H) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - American Association for Bioanalysts (AAB), Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - American Medical Technologists (AMT) {+ 5 more}
Work Shift:
Night Shift (United States of America)
Job Type:
Employee
Department:
3402000128 Chemistry
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
0
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