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CoxHealth · Springfield, MO

Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Laboratory Technician

TypeFull time
Schedule40 hrs/wk · Nights
Experience1+ yrs pref.
EducationAssociate's
PostedOct 21
✓You’ll need
Certifications
✓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 and must obtain
✓Medical Laboratory Technician
✓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.
✓Graduate MLS
Education
✓Bachelor's Degree must be obtained within 90 days OR High School Diploma or equivalent AND Grandfathered status under CLIA Regulations
✓Associates Degree OR completion of an accredited MLT Program
✓Bachelor's Degree OR High School Diploma or equivalent AND Grandfathered status under CLIA Regulations
Completion of a medical technology program preferred
Qualifications
✓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.
1 Year experience in a laboratory preferred
+Benefits
Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealthUp to 40 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off
CoxHealth
Nonprofit · Springfield, MO · 5 hospitals
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✓You’ll need
Certifications
✓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 and must obtain
✓Medical Laboratory Technician
✓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.
✓Graduate MLS
Education
✓Bachelor's Degree must be obtained within 90 days OR High School Diploma or equivalent AND Grandfathered status under CLIA Regulations
✓Associates Degree OR completion of an accredited MLT Program
✓Bachelor's Degree OR High School Diploma or equivalent AND Grandfathered status under CLIA Regulations
Completion of a medical technology program preferred
Qualifications
✓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.
1 Year experience in a laboratory preferred
+Benefits
Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealthUp to 40 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off
CoxHealth
Nonprofit · Springfield, MO · 5 hospitals
514open roles
5lab roles open in MO
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Night Shift CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence: Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times.

Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024) by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group . Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads. Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025).

Benefits Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week) For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth Up to $6,000 Sign-On Bonus Up to 40 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off Up to $3,000 Relocation bonus

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. Medical Laboratory Scientist 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). Medical Laboratory Technician 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.

Graduate MLS

• Required: Bachelor's Degree OR High School Diploma or equivalent AND Grandfathered status under CLIA Regulations • Preferred: Completion of a medical technology program

• N/A

  • 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 and must obtain certification within 90 days of hire