Medical Lab Technician/Medical Laboratory Scientist/ Medical Technologist - Generalist - Laboratory - Cox Health
Springfield, MO
About the Job
Summary
Best in Class Work Environment
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- Best Employers by State – Missouri – 2023 – Forbes
Benefits
- $6,000 Sign-On Bonus available, plus front-loaded Time Off
- Relocation Bonus available for qualified candidates
- Student Loan Repayment available for qualified candidates
- Robust, fully customizable benefits package including Medical/Vision/Dental and more!
- No cost eCare visits
- Employer-provided mental health services for employees and eligible family members
- Retirement with employer match up to 5%
- Tuition discounts and reimbursement available for continuing your education
- CoxHealth Fitness Center and Child Care discounts
- Opportunity to earn referral bonuses per hire for certain positions
Medical Lab Technician (MLT)
Job Summary
Laboratory Technicians perform tests on blood and body fluids to determine the presence or absence of disease, monitor response to treatment and aid in health maintenance (with the assistance of Medical Technologists/Medical Laboratory Scientists). Identifies and interprets test results and reports to the appropriate clinician.
Job Requirements
Education
Required: Associates Degree OR completion of an accredited MLT Program
Experience
Preferred: 1 Year experience in a laboratory
Skills
- 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.
Licensure/Certification/Registration
Required: 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.
Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS/MT)
Job Summary
Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist perform tests on blood and body fluids to determine the presence or absence of disease, monitor response to treatment and aid in health maintenance. Provides guidance and oversight to other testing personnel with lesser credentials. Responsible to troubleshoot and address instrument issues and recognize need for service. Responsible to use critical thinking and clinical knowledge to assess questionable results and correlate with clinical information to determine accuracy.
Job Requirements
Education
Required: Bachelor's Degree must be obtained within 90 days OR High School Diploma or equivalent AND Grandfathered status under CLIA Regulations
Preferred: Completion of a medical technology program
Experience
N/A
Skills
- 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.
Licensure/Certification/Registration
Required: 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).
Graduate Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS/MT)
Job Summary
Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist perform tests on blood and body fluids to determine the presence or absence of disease, monitor response to treatment and aid in health maintenance. Provides guidance and oversight to other testing personnel with lesser credentials. Responsible to troubleshoot and address instrument issues and recognize need for service. Responsible to use critical thinking and clinical knowledge to assess questionable results and correlate with clinical information to determine accuracy.
Job Requirements
Education
Required: Bachelor's Degree must be obtained within 90 days OR High School Diploma or equivalent AND Grandfathered status under CLIA Regulations
Preferred: Completion of a medical technology program
Experience
N/A
Skills
- 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.
Licensure/Certification/Registration
Required: 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) or eligible to sit for exam at time of hire; must obtain certification within 90 days of hire.
