Clinical Lab Scientist

It's more than a career, it's a calling

MO-SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

• Department: Laboratory Technologists

• Schedule: ​Full Time​, ​Evening Shift 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM

• ​Rotating weekends & holidays.

• Starting Pay: ​$28.36

• Shift Differentials: Available for evening, night, weekend, and additional shifts

• Location: MO-SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles

Sign on bonus up to $10,000. **Sign on bonuses are for external qualified candidates.  Internal candidates, please check with your recruiter to see what options are available for you**

Job Summary:

At SSM Health, we know the healing power of presence begins with compassionate employees like you. As a CLS, you've chosen a career where patients matter - a lot. You will ensure physicians can have the much needed info to diagnose our patients. As a generalist in the core lab, you will be cross trained to perform any test offered in our core lab. If you want a position where you are part of a network of compassionate people, apply today!

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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Associate's degree or equivalent years of experience and education

EXPERIENCE

• No experience required

Work Shift:

Evening Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

3403000002 Hematology

Scheduled Weekly Hours:40

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