CoxHealth

Hospital network with clinics and ERs

Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Laboratory Technician

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeSpringfield, MO, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Medical Laboratory Scientist: A bachelor's degree must be obtained within 90 days, or the candidate must have a high school diploma or equivalent and grandfathered status under CLIA regulations.
Medical Laboratory Scientist: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Medical Laboratory Scientist: Ability to communicate effectively with different levels of management, with clear verbal and written communication.
Medical Laboratory Scientist: Time management, interpersonal, presentation, organization, prioritizing, decision-making, and planning skills.
Medical Laboratory Scientist: Knowledge of current information technology and ability to lead large, complex automation project teams.
Medical Laboratory Scientist: Proficiency in all Microsoft programs, with high-level proficiency in Excel.
Medical Laboratory Scientist: Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist from AMT, ASCP, or ASCPi.
Medical Laboratory Technician: An associate degree or completion of an accredited MLT program.
Medical Laboratory Technician: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Medical Laboratory Technician: Ability to communicate effectively with different levels of management, with clear verbal and written communication.
Medical Laboratory Technician: Time management, interpersonal, presentation, organization, prioritizing, decision-making, and planning skills.
Medical Laboratory Technician: Certification as a Medical Lab Technician from a nationally recognized laboratory certifying agency, or eligibility to sit for the exam at hire; certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

Medical Laboratory Scientists/Medical Technologists perform tests on blood and body fluids to determine the presence or absence of disease, monitor response to treatment, and support health maintenance.
Medical Laboratory Scientists/Medical Technologists serve as a technical resource for lesser-credentialed staff and assist in training new or lesser-credentialed staff.
Medical Laboratory Scientists/Medical Technologists troubleshoot and address instrument issues and recognize when service is needed.
Medical Laboratory Scientists/Medical Technologists use critical thinking and clinical knowledge to assess questionable results and correlate them with clinical information to determine accuracy.
Laboratory Technicians perform tests on blood and body fluids, with assistance from Medical Technologists/Medical Laboratory Scientists, to determine the presence or absence of disease, monitor response to treatment, and support health maintenance.
Laboratory Technicians identify and interpret test results and report them to the appropriate clinician.

Desired Qualifications

Medical Laboratory Scientist: Completion of a medical technology program is preferred.
Medical Laboratory Technician: One year of laboratory experience is preferred.

Facility:

CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807






Department:

1070 Laboratory South

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Hours:

7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

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

Job Description:

Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist perform tests on blood and body fluids to determine the presence or absence of disease, monitor response to treatment and aid in health maintenance. Serves as a technical resource for lesser credentialed staff and assist in training new or lesser credentialed staff. Responsible to troubleshoot and address instrument issues and recognize need for service. Responsible to use critical thinking and clinical knowledge to assess questionable results and correlate with clinical information to determine accuracy.

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

Job Requirements

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

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.

About the Company

CoxHealth

Hospital network with clinics and ERs

CoxHealth operates as a regional health system with six hospitals, more than 80 clinics, five emergency rooms, and about 13,000 employees across southwest Missouri. It delivers a wide range of medical treatments and services through its network, coordinating primary, specialty, urgent, and hospital-based care to meet patient needs. The system’s care works by connecting hospitals, clinics, and ERs under one network to provide consistent, accessible health services and care pathways for patients. CoxHealth differentiates itself by being the area leader in health care and community involvement, leveraging a large regional footprint and a strong commitment to community health as part of its mission. Its goal is to improve the health of the communities it serves and to be the best for those who need care.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Springfield, MO
Founded: 1906

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