Medical Laboratory Technician

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

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Join a team where your work matters—every moment, every patient,  

every community. At SSM Health, you’ll be empowered to grow,  

supported to thrive, and inspired to make a lasting impact. 

In this role, you will provide hands-on support in a fast-paced care  

environment where every shift makes a direct impact on patients and  

families. Your attention to detail, compassion, and ability to work  

closely with clinical teams will help create a safer, smoother care  

experience.  

Department: Laboratory 

Schedule: PRN

Apply today. SSM Health – We bring out the incredible in you,  

everyday.

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PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs a full range of laboratory tests from simple blood tests to more complex tests.
• Assesses specimens for correct handling and quality.
• Confirms the accuracy of test results and reports findings to physicians.
• Operates complex electronic equipment, computers and precision instruments.
• Performs and evaluates quality control procedures.
• Performs periodic maintenance and assists with the calibration of 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

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

•     CLS – Clinical Laboratory Technician License - Montana Department of Labor & Industry
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•     Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
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•     Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - American Association for Bioanalysts (AAB)
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•     Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - American Medical Technologists (AMT)
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•     Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
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•     Medical Laboratory Technician - California Department of Public Health
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•     Medical Laboratory Technician - State of Hawaii, Department of Health
•     Or
•     Clinical Laboratory Technician - New York State Education Department
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•     Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)/Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT) - ND Board of Clinical Laboratory Practice

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