Clinical Lab Scientist
SSM HealthAbout the role
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MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University HospitalWorker Type:
Job Highlights:
Join a dynamic laboratory team as a Clinical Lab Scientist. This position offers a unique four-day workweek, combining two 12-hour shifts (6:00 AM – 6:30 PM) and two 8-hour shifts to provide consistency while maintaining flexibility based on departmental needs. The schedule includes rotating weekends and holidays, along with an on-call requirement to support critical operations.
Candidates with blood bank experience are preferred; however, the team is open to training motivated individuals looking to expand their skill set in this area. Success in this role requires adaptability, strong critical thinking, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment where teamwork and responsiveness are essential.
Job Summary:
Under general direction, interpret and report test results. Perform routine and complex technical laboratory analyses using established procedures and protocols. Perform 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.
- 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
- Associate'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.
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
State of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin
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