Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Laboratory Technician - Weekend Option

CoxHealth • Springfield, MO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Medical Laboratory Scientists/Medical Technologists perform tests on blood and body fluids to determine the presence or absence of disease, monitor responses to treatment, and support health maintenance. They serve as technical resources for lesser-credentialed staff and assist with training new or lesser-credentialed staff. They troubleshoot and address instrument issues, recognize when service is needed, and use critical thinking and clinical knowledge to assess questionable results and correlate them with clinical information to determine accuracy.

The posting also includes requirements for Medical Laboratory Technicians. The role is at CoxHealth South in Springfield, Missouri, in Laboratory South. The schedule is 36 hours per week, 6 AM to 6 PM, on the day shift.

Requirements

• Medical Laboratory Scientist: A bachelor's degree must be obtained within 90 days, or a high school diploma or equivalent and grandfathered status under CLIA regulations.
• Medical Laboratory Scientist: Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist from AMT, ASCP, or ASCPi is required.
• Medical Laboratory Technician: An associate degree or completion of an accredited MLT program is required.
• Medical Laboratory Technician: Certification as a Medical Lab Technician from a nationally recognized laboratory certifying agency, or eligibility to sit for the exam at hire; certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with different levels of management, with clear verbal and written communication.
• Strong time management, interpersonal, presentation, organization, prioritization, decision-making, and planning skills.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a medical technology program.
• One year of laboratory experience for Medical Laboratory Technicians.
• Knowledge of current information technology and ability to lead project teams on large and complex automation projects.
• Proficiency in Microsoft programs, with high-level proficiency in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Perform tests on blood and body fluids to determine the presence or absence of disease, monitor responses 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 the need for service.
• Assess questionable results using critical thinking and clinical knowledge, correlating them with clinical information to determine accuracy.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental benefits for employees working 20 or more hours per week.
• Retirement plan with employer match.
• Up to $6,000 sign-on bonus.
• Up to 40 hours of front-loaded paid time off.
• Up to $3,000 relocation bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time