Medical Lab Scientist, Full Time, Days Job at SSM Health, Mount Vernon, IL

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  • SSM Health
  • Mount Vernon, IL

Job Description

It's more than a career, it's a calling

IL-SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital - Mt. Vernon

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

  • Sign-on Bonus Eligible – up to $10,000 (Sign-on bonuses are for external qualified candidates. Internal candidates – check with your recruiter to see what options are available for you)

  • Department : Laboratory

  • Schedule: Full Time, Day Shift, 12-hr day-shift hours – start time could be between 5am-8am.

  • Shift Differentials: available for evenings, nights, and weekends

  • Location: SSM Health – Good Samaritan – Mt. Vernon, Illinois

This is a benefits eligible full time position. Candidates must have the required certifications and education to be considered for this position.

Pay Range:

$28.06 - $42.09

Pay Rate Type:

Hourly

SSM Health values the skills and talents that each team member brings to our organization. Compensation for this role is based on a variety of components including relevant experience, labor market, and other qualifications. The posted pay range for this position is what SSM Health reasonably expects, in good faith, to offer based on the circumstances at the time of posting. SSM Health may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Job Summary:

Under general direction interprets and reports test results. Performs routine and complex technical laboratory analyses using established procedures and protocols. Performs chemical, microscopic, and bacteriologic tests to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of patients.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

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.
  • Performs and evaluates quality control procedures.
  • Maintains accuracy of equipment and reagents by performing established preventive maintenance procedures.
  • Assists providers in choosing appropriate lab test.
  • Evaluates new testing methods.
  • Operates, maintains, calibrates and troubleshoots instruments.
  • Assists with the proper storage of hazardous materials.
  • Maintains competencies and continuing education to keep informed of new developments in field.
  • Assists in the proficiency testing program in the lab.
  • Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

  • Bachelor'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

 
State of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin

  • Blood Bank Technologist (BB) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
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  • Chemistry Technologist (C) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
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  • Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
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  • Cytogenetics Technologist (CG) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
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  • Hematology Technologist (H) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
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  • International Medical Laboratory Scientist (IMLS) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
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  • Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
  • Or
  • Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) - American Medical Technologists (AMT)
  • Or
  • Medical Technologist (MT) - American Association for Bioanalysts (AAB)
  • Or
  • Medical Technologist (MT) - American Medical Technologists (AMT)
  • Or
  • Medical Technologist (MT) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
  • Or
  • Microbiology Technologist (M) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
  • Or
  • Molecular Biology Technologist (MB) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
  • Or
  • Specialist in Blood Banking (SBB) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
  • Or
  • Specialist in Chemistry (SC) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
  • Or
  • Specialist in Cytology (SCT) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
  • Or
  • Specialist in Cytometry (SCYM) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
  • Or
  • Specialist in Microbiology (SM) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
  • Or
  • 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:

3401000046 Laboratory

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Benefits:

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

  • 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 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. Click here to learn more.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Relocation package, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work, Day shift, Afternoon shift,

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