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Clinical Lab Scientist
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Location: MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital, 1201 Grand.
Worker Type: Regular.
Job Highlights
Sign on bonus for qualified candidates. 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 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.
Primary Responsibilities
Perform a full range of laboratory tests from simple blood tests to more complex tests.
Interpret test reports and communicate findings to physicians.
Escalate unusual, critical or abnormal results.
Operate complex electronic equipment, computers and precision instruments.
Maintain accuracy of equipment and reagents by performing established preventive maintenance procedures.
Assist providers in choosing appropriate lab test.
Perform and evaluate quality control procedures.
Operate, maintain, calibrate and troubleshoot instruments.
Assist with the proper storage of hazardous materials.
Review current literature and attend meetings and seminars to keep informed of new developments in field.
Assist in the proficiency testing program in the lab.
Work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
Perform 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
Blood Bank Technologist (BB) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
Chemistry Technologist (C) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
Clinical Chemist - California Department of Public Health
Clinical Chemist Scientist - California Department of Public Health
Clinical Hematologist Scientist - California Department of Public Health
Clinical Laboratory Personnel - Florida Department of Health
Clinical Laboratory Practitioners - West Virginia Department of Health
Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Generalist) - California Departmentof Public Health
Clinical Laboratory Specialist - ND Board of Clinical Laboratory Practice
Clinical Laboratory Specialist - State of Hawaii Department of Health
Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
Clinical Laboratory Technician - New York State Education Department
Clinical Microbiologist - California Department of Public Health
Clinical Microbiologist Scientist - California Department of Public Health
CLS – Clinical Laboratory Scientist License - Montana Department of Labor & Industry
CLS – Clinical Laboratory Scientist - New York State Education Department
CLS – Clinical Laboratory Specialist License - Montana Department of Labor & Industry
CLS – Clinical Laboratory Technician License - Montana Department of Labor & Industry
CLS - Generalist - Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
CLS - Specialist - Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
CLS - Technician - Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
Cytogenetics Technologist (CG) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
Hematology Technologist (H) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
Laboratory Personnel - TN Department of Health
Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)/Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT) - ND Board of Clinical Laboratory Practice
Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - American Association for Bioanalysts (AAB)
Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - American Medical Technologists (AMT)
Medical Laboratory Technician - California Department of Public Health
Medical Laboratory Technician - State of Hawaii, Department of Health
Medical Lab Personnel - Department of Health and Human Services Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health (DPBH)
Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) - American Medical Technologists (AMT)
Medical Technologist (MT)/Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) - ND Board of Clinical Laboratory Practice
Medical Technologist (MT) - American Association for Bioanalysts (AAB)
Medical Technologist (MT) - American Medical Technologists (AMT)
Medical Technologist (MT) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
Medical Technologist - State of Hawaii, Department of Health
Microbiology Technologist (M) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
Molecular Biology Technologist (MB) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
Specialist in Blood Banking (SBB) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
Specialist in Chemistry (SC) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
Specialist in Cytology (SCT) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
Specialist in Cytometry (SCYM) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
Specialist in Microbiology (SM) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
Specialist in Molecular Biology (SMB) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
Work Shift Day Shift (United States of America).
Job Type Employee.
Department 3403000037 Hematology.
Scheduled Weekly Hours 40.
Benefits
Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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Clinical Lab Scientist
role at
SSM Health .
Location: MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital, 1201 Grand.
Worker Type: Regular.
Job Highlights
Sign on bonus for qualified candidates. 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 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.
Primary Responsibilities
Perform a full range of laboratory tests from simple blood tests to more complex tests.
Interpret test reports and communicate findings to physicians.
Escalate unusual, critical or abnormal results.
Operate complex electronic equipment, computers and precision instruments.
Maintain accuracy of equipment and reagents by performing established preventive maintenance procedures.
Assist providers in choosing appropriate lab test.
Perform and evaluate quality control procedures.
Operate, maintain, calibrate and troubleshoot instruments.
Assist with the proper storage of hazardous materials.
Review current literature and attend meetings and seminars to keep informed of new developments in field.
Assist in the proficiency testing program in the lab.
Work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
Perform 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
Blood Bank Technologist (BB) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
Chemistry Technologist (C) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
Clinical Chemist - California Department of Public Health
Clinical Chemist Scientist - California Department of Public Health
Clinical Hematologist Scientist - California Department of Public Health
Clinical Laboratory Personnel - Florida Department of Health
Clinical Laboratory Practitioners - West Virginia Department of Health
Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Generalist) - California Departmentof Public Health
Clinical Laboratory Specialist - ND Board of Clinical Laboratory Practice
Clinical Laboratory Specialist - State of Hawaii Department of Health
Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
Clinical Laboratory Technician - New York State Education Department
Clinical Microbiologist - California Department of Public Health
Clinical Microbiologist Scientist - California Department of Public Health
CLS – Clinical Laboratory Scientist License - Montana Department of Labor & Industry
CLS – Clinical Laboratory Scientist - New York State Education Department
CLS – Clinical Laboratory Specialist License - Montana Department of Labor & Industry
CLS – Clinical Laboratory Technician License - Montana Department of Labor & Industry
CLS - Generalist - Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
CLS - Specialist - Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
CLS - Technician - Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
Cytogenetics Technologist (CG) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
Hematology Technologist (H) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
Laboratory Personnel - TN Department of Health
Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)/Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT) - ND Board of Clinical Laboratory Practice
Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - American Association for Bioanalysts (AAB)
Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - American Medical Technologists (AMT)
Medical Laboratory Technician - California Department of Public Health
Medical Laboratory Technician - State of Hawaii, Department of Health
Medical Lab Personnel - Department of Health and Human Services Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health (DPBH)
Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) - American Medical Technologists (AMT)
Medical Technologist (MT)/Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) - ND Board of Clinical Laboratory Practice
Medical Technologist (MT) - American Association for Bioanalysts (AAB)
Medical Technologist (MT) - American Medical Technologists (AMT)
Medical Technologist (MT) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
Medical Technologist - State of Hawaii, Department of Health
Microbiology Technologist (M) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
Molecular Biology Technologist (MB) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
Specialist in Blood Banking (SBB) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
Specialist in Chemistry (SC) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
Specialist in Cytology (SCT) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
Specialist in Cytometry (SCYM) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
Specialist in Microbiology (SM) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
Specialist in Molecular Biology (SMB) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
Work Shift Day Shift (United States of America).
Job Type Employee.
Department 3403000037 Hematology.
Scheduled Weekly Hours 40.
Benefits
Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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