Medical Lab Scientist / Medical Lab Technician - MLS / MLT
Hillcrest Healthcare System·Henryetta, Oklahoma
Hillcrest Healthcare System·Henryetta, Oklahoma
The Medical Lab Scientist is responsible for performing routine and special clinical laboratory testing to support patient care and diagnosis. Additional duties include managing quality control, equipment maintenance, and participating in laboratory education and training.
Join our team as a full-time, Medical Lab Scientist in Henryetta, OK.
Why Join Us?
Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
Get to Know Your Team: Hillcrest Hospital Henryetta is a 30-bed acute care medical center offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services, including cardiology, emergency, women’s services, general surgery, rehabilitation, withdrawal stabilization and surgery.
Explore Career Pathways for Laboratory Professionals: The Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) functions as a professional who assumes responsibility and accountability for the performance of clinical laboratory testing that pertains to patient care and diagnosis.
This position performs routine and special laboratory procedures, quality control, preventative maintenance, minor equipment repairs, inventory control, and statistical compilation.
Will additionally participate in quality assurance, performance improvement, laboratory education, new employee training, and proficiency testing when assigned.
Job Requirements: Baccalaureate Degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a chemical, physical, or biological science.
ASCP or equivalent.
Certification within a specific area, i.e.
M(ASCP), H(ASCP), C(ASCP) qualifies.
Certification must be maintained without lapse during employment.
If the certification does lapse, the job will be downgraded to Medical Laboratory Scientist (non-certified) until certification is reinstated.
Previous clinical laboratory experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician, Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Scientist, or Medical Laboratory Scientist within a clinical laboratory.
Current knowledge of clinical laboratory techniques and principles.
Requires a Baccalaureate Degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a related biological science. Candidates must hold an ASCP or equivalent certification and have previous clinical laboratory experience.
Market context
In Oklahoma, allied health roles like radiography are typically in steady demand across hospitals, outpatient clinics, and diagnostic settings. Competition often centers on accredited training, BLS certification, and the right ARDMS, ARRT, or CCI credentials, with higher-level openings asking for more experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm the exact level, credential fit, and relocation details before applying.
