Medical Lab Scientist / MLS

Hillcrest Healthcare System•Tulsa, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the team at Hillcrest Hospital South in Tulsa, Oklahoma, as an evening-shift, full-time Medical Laboratory Scientist. The role is responsible for clinical laboratory testing that supports patient care and diagnosis, delivering timely and accurate results while following laboratory guidelines and regulatory and accreditation standards. Hillcrest Hospital South is a 180-bed, full-service facility in south Tulsa providing inpatient and outpatient services. The hospital describes its environment as welcoming and community-focused and uses advanced technology to support patient care. The organization highlights career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, wellness resources, paid time off, health benefits, and a supportive and inclusive culture.

Requirements

A bachelor's or associate degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Laboratory Technician, or a chemical, physical, or biological science.

Nice To Haves

ASCP or equivalent certification; certification in a specific area such as M(ASCP), H(ASCP), or C(ASCP) qualifies.
Previous clinical laboratory experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician, Medical Technologist, Clinical Laboratory Scientist, or Medical Laboratory Scientist.

Responsibilities

Perform routine and specialized laboratory procedures, quality control, preventive maintenance, minor equipment repairs, inventory control, and statistical compilation.
Participate in quality assurance, performance improvement, laboratory education, new-employee training, and proficiency testing when assigned.
Use technical expertise to ensure laboratory procedures produce timely and accurate results.
Ensure specimens are obtained and processed according to laboratory guidelines.
Communicate relevant information about patients or laboratory samples to appropriate care providers.
Support organizational priorities for compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
Troubleshoot and evaluate critical laboratory results using problem-solving skills.
Train and mentor new employees, students, or interns, including through lectures and bench techniques.
Prioritize and organize workload and assist coworkers to maintain productivity.
Follow infection-control practices, ensure proper patient identification, and arrange prompt specimen transport.