This position is eligible for a one-time sign on bonus of up to $10,000 for qualified individuals.

This position requires a certification through ASCP – American Society of Clinical Pathology at the time of hire.

At SSM Health, you can expect a work environment where:

- Employees feel valued, respected and free to express themselves;

- Each employee finds meaning in work, leveraging skills and talents toward a greater purpose;

- Teamwork and collaboration is encouraged, while management is supportive.

If you’re a patient advocate first

If you listen and respond with great care

If the needs, wants, and goals of each patient matter to you

Then we’d love to learn more! Please fill out your application today .

Join a network of healthcare professionals just as kind and powerful as you.

Under general direction, supervises assignments within the laboratory and acts as a resource to the laboratory. 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. Maintains accuracy of equipment and reagents by performing established preventive maintenance procedures. Assists providers in choosing appropriate lab test. Performs and evaluates quality control procedures. Operates, maintains, calibrates and troubleshoots instruments. Assists with the proper storage of hazardous materials. Reviews current literature and attends meetings and seminars 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

Two years' experience

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.

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full_time