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Job Highlights:
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: Monday - Friday 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., with rotating weekends.
Sign-On Bonus: Ask your recruiter about sign-on bonus eligibility
Apply today. SSM Health – We bring out the incredible in you,
everyday.
Job 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:
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.
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
State of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin
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Work Shift:
Evening Shift (United States of America)Job Type:
Department:
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Skills Required
- Associate's degree or equivalent years of experience and education
- Valid Clinical Laboratory Scientist certification or state-equivalent license (ASCP or listed state certifications)
- No prior experience required (entry-level acceptable)
- Evening shift availability (Mon-Fri 2:00PM-10:00PM) and every other weekend
- Generalist competency or experience in Hematology, Blood Bank, and Chemistry
- Ability to perform and evaluate quality control, proficiency testing, and preventive maintenance on laboratory instruments
- Ability to interpret and report test results and communicate findings to physicians; escalate critical/abnormal results
- Ability to safely handle and store hazardous materials
- Physical ability for frequent sitting/standing/walking, vision/hearing for lab work, and lifting up to 25-50 lbs occasionally
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical plan options and pharmacy programs, including steep copay discounts at SSM Health Pharmacies and routine vaccines at no cost, are emphasized. These design elements indicate robust core coverage that can anchor overall value.
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Retirement Support — A 403(b)/401(k) with employer match plus a fixed annual employer contribution, auto-enrollment, and a year-end match true-up are featured. This structure provides clear support for long-term savings for eligible employees.
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Affordable Benefits — Income-based premium discounts, zero-cost prescriptions for qualifying households, and pharmacy copay reductions can lower out-of-pocket costs when using in-network resources. On-demand pay (DailyPay) also aids near-term affordability for eligible roles.
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