Clinical Lab Scientist – Blood Bank in USA – (job id: 1682386866)

Job title: Clinical Lab Scientist - Blood Bank Company: Job description: It's more than a career, it's a calling MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital Worker Type: Regular Job Highlights: $10,000 Sign On Bonus for full-time with 1+ year’s experience as a Clinical Lab Scientist!!* $5,000 Sign On Bonus for full-time with 1 year’s experience or new grad in Clinical Lab Science. * Must have Blood Bank experience. Associates required. ASCP – Blood Bank Technologist (BB) certified or able to be obtained within 6 months of hire. St. Louis University Hospital Blood Bank is a fast-paced environment where you will have the opportunity to work with automated and manual testing for general, trauma and transplant. Be on the cutting edge of new medical procedures and treatments. SLU Hospital is an academic institute as well as a Level 1 Trauma facility that offers exceptional pay, benefits, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance, matching retirement funds, and more! If you would like to be a part of this team, please submit your application today! • Qualified External Candidates only Job Summary: Job Profile Summary Under general direction, interpret and report test results. Perform routine and complex technical laboratory analyses using established procedures and protocols. Perform chemical, microscopic, and bacteriologic tests to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of patients. Job Responsibilities and Requirements: Job Description 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 • 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. Licenses / Certifications: FUTURE - Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) within six months - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), FUTURE - Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) within six months - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), FUTURE - Medical Technologist (MT) within six months - American Association for Bioanalysts (AAB), FUTURE - Medical Technologist (MT) within six months - American Medical Technologists (AMT), FUTURE - Medical Technologist (MT) within six months - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Job Type: Employee Department: 3400000037 Blood Bank Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24 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. Expected salary: Location: USA Job date: Tue, 25 Apr 2023 01:41:06 GMT Apply for the job now! Apply tot his job Apply To this Job