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OK-SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City

Worker Type:

PRN

Job Highlights:

SSM Health's St. Anthony Hospital OKC is seeking a Medical Lab Technician or Medical Lab Scientist to join our Lab team!

This is a PRN position. The Microbiology unit of the lab is looking for this role to assist in coverage on Wednesday-Friday, second shift. We do offer Shift Differentials, enabling you to make more per hour by working with us as in this PRN position. We are seeking weekend/other assistance with this role.

*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!

Certification requirements: MLS/MT or MLT through ASCP or other entity.

At SSM Health, you can expect a work environment where: 

Employees feel valued, respected and free to express themselves; 

Each employee finds meaning in work, leveraging skills and talents toward a greater purpose; 

Teamwork and collaboration is encouraged, while management is supportive. 

If you are interested in  in making an exciting career for yourself in a position of value and importance in our organization's operations, 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.

Work Shift:

PRN / Per Diem Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

3405000040 Laboratory - Microbiology

Scheduled Weekly Hours:0

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