Medical Laboratory Scientist/ Medical Lab Technician - Weekend Option

L.E. Cox Medical Centers•Springfield, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned numerous honors for workplace excellence, including being named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times, and recognized by Newsweek and Forbes for various workplace achievements. This role involves performing tests on blood and body fluids to determine the presence or absence of disease, monitor treatment response, and aid in health maintenance. The position also serves as a technical resource for less credentialed staff, assists in training, and is responsible for troubleshooting instrument issues and recognizing the need for service. Critical thinking and clinical knowledge are essential to assess questionable results and correlate them with clinical information for accuracy.

Requirements

For Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS/MT): Bachelor's Degree must be obtained within 90 days OR High School Diploma or equivalent AND Grandfathered status under CLIA Regulations.
For Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS/MT): Certified as a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist from either American Medical Technology (AMT), American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP), or American Society of Clinical Pathologist – International (ASCPi).
For Medical Lab Technician: Associates Degree OR completion of an accredited MLT Program.
For Medical Lab Technician: Certified as a Medical Lab Technician from a nationally recognized laboratory certifying agency or eligible to sit for exam at time of hire; must obtain certification within 90 days of hire.
Strong analytical/problem solving skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with different levels of management.
Demonstrates clear verbal and written communication.
Excellent time management, interpersonal, presentation, organization, prioritizing, decision-making, and planning skills.
Knowledge of current information technology and an ability to lead project teams to accomplish automation projects of large size and complexity.
Proficient in all Microsoft programs; high level proficiency in Excel.

Nice To Haves

For Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS/MT): Completion of a medical technology program.
For Medical Lab Technician: 1 Year experience in a laboratory.

Responsibilities

Perform tests on blood and body fluids to determine the presence or absence of disease, monitor response to treatment and aid in health maintenance.
Serve as a technical resource for lesser credentialed staff and assist in training new or lesser credentialed staff.
Troubleshoot and address instrument issues and recognize need for service.
Use critical thinking and clinical knowledge to assess questionable results and correlate with clinical information to determine accuracy.