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MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital, 1201 Grand, St. Louis, MO
Worker Type: Regular
Job Highlights Join our dedicated team of healthcare professionals! We are currently seeking a Clinical Lab Scientist for a full‑time position. This role offers a sign‑on bonus for qualified candidates.
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
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 tests.
Performs and evaluates quality control procedures.
Operates, maintains, calibrates and troubleshoots instruments.
Assists with proper storage of hazardous materials.
Reviews current literature and attends meetings and seminars to keep informed of new developments in the field.
Assists in the proficiency testing program in the lab.
Works in a constant state of alertness and safety.
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
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 Department of 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)
States of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin
Work Shift: Night Shift (United States of America)
Job Type: Employee
Department: 3403000037 Hematology
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36
Benefits
Paid Parental Leave: one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro‑rated based on FTE).
Flexible Payment Options: voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay, providing eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
Upfront Tuition Coverage: tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
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.
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MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital, 1201 Grand, St. Louis, MO
Worker Type: Regular
Job Highlights Join our dedicated team of healthcare professionals! We are currently seeking a Clinical Lab Scientist for a full‑time position. This role offers a sign‑on bonus for qualified candidates.
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
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 tests.
Performs and evaluates quality control procedures.
Operates, maintains, calibrates and troubleshoots instruments.
Assists with proper storage of hazardous materials.
Reviews current literature and attends meetings and seminars to keep informed of new developments in the field.
Assists in the proficiency testing program in the lab.
Works in a constant state of alertness and safety.
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
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 Department of 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)
States of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin
Work Shift: Night Shift (United States of America)
Job Type: Employee
Department: 3403000037 Hematology
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36
Benefits
Paid Parental Leave: one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro‑rated based on FTE).
Flexible Payment Options: voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay, providing eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
Upfront Tuition Coverage: tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
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.
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