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As our Medical Lab Technologist, you will perform vital clinical laboratory procedures to detect, identify, measure, and report data crucial for disease diagnosis and treatment.
Every day, you will expertly conduct waived and moderate procedures using technical skills, instrumentation, and information systems, providing essential clinical laboratory support while ensuring the quality and accuracy of all tests under leadership direction.
To be successful in this role, you will possess comprehensive knowledge of laboratory principles across various disciplines (microbiology, hematology, chemistry, etc.), understand sample processing and result interpretation, prioritize chemical and biological safety, and be adept at operating and maintaining lab equipment.

• Performs laboratory tests on all scheduled benches as assigned according to current protocols, procedures, and quality assurance requirements. Maintains a high level of precision and accuracy for all testing. Reports problems that may adversely affect test performance or results. Reports critical values in a timely manner to appropriate personnel.
• Considerable knowledge of a clinical laboratory as it applies to collecting and processing specimens. Processes lab specimens and prepares lab samples for shipment as needed.
• Performs maintenance on equipment in a timely manner. Performs preventative maintenance protocols. Investigates and corrects equipment malfunctions. Documents appropriately.
• Performs quality control procedures, including instrument function checks and calibrations as needed. Monitors quality control results to assure that acceptable levels of analytic performance are maintained. Participates in laboratory quality assurance and quality assurance activities.
• Participates in continuing education.
• Follows all laboratory procedures including safety guidelines, the use of personal protective equipment and awareness of blood-borne pathogens. Maintains a clean and safe work environment.

We are offering up to a $5,000 Sign on bonus to hires who meet hire requirements. We also offer referral incentives as well as relocation assistance. 

Required

• Associates Of Science in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA., upon hire or
• High School GED General Studies completed an official military medical laboratory course and held the military enlisted occupational speciality of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Lab Technician), upon hire or
• High School Graduate General Studies completed an official military medical laboratory course and held the military enlisted occupational speciality of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Lab Technician), upon hire

Preferred

• Medical Laboratory Technician AMT, upon hire or
• Medical Laboratory Technician ASCP, upon hire or
• Medical Lab Tech AAB, upon hire

CHI St. Vincent, a regional health network serving Arkansas, is part of CommonSpirit Health. We have served Arkansas since 1888 with a history of many firsts. Together with more than 4500 coworkers, 1000 medical staff and 500 volunteers we consistently receive praise for care advancements. CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community. CHI St. Vincent provides you with the same level of care you provide to others. We care about our team member well-being and offer benefits that complement and support your work/life balance.

Required

• Associates Of Science in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA., upon hire or
• High School GED General Studies completed an official military medical laboratory course and held the military enlisted occupational speciality of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Lab Technician), upon hire or
• High School Graduate General Studies completed an official military medical laboratory course and held the military enlisted occupational speciality of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Lab Technician), upon hire

Preferred

• Medical Laboratory Technician AMT, upon hire or
• Medical Laboratory Technician ASCP, upon hire or
• Medical Lab Tech AAB, upon hire