Medical Lab Technician

at SSM Health

Record last updated: 7/27/2026 12:47:07 PM

Live Market Data for this Exact Role

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Current Days Open
1
Reqs Seen
2
Current Min Salary
$24.24 (Hourly)
Current Max Salary
$36.36 (Hourly)
Historical Days Open
367
First Seen
6/3/2025
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$23.41 (Hourly)
6/4/2026
Highest Max Salary Seen
$36.36 (Hourly)
7/27/2026

Full Job Description

It's more than a career, it's a calling IL-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Centralia Worker Type: PRN Job Highlights: PRN Position -Variable shift Schedule -the position requires Flexibility for the role Location- IL-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Centralia Join our team and make a difference every day while enjoying competitive pay, strong benefits, and a supportive work environment. We offer affordable health insurance and benefits designed to support you and your family. Apply today to begin your career with SSM Health. Pay Range: $24.24 - $36.36 Pay Rate Type: Hourly SSM Health values the skills and talents that each team member brings to our organization. Compensation for this role is based on a variety of components including relevant experience, labor market, and other qualifications. The posted pay range for this position is what SSM Health reasonably expects, in good faith, to offer based on the circumstances at the time of posting. SSM Health may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law. Job Summary: Under general direction, performs routine and complex technical laboratory analyses using established procedures and protocols. Performs 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. Assesses specimens for correct handling and quality. Confirms the accuracy of test results and reports findings to physicians. Operates complex electronic equipment, computers and precision instruments. Performs and evaluates quality control procedures. Performs periodic maintenance and assists with the calibration of instruments. Assists with the proper storage of hazardous materials. Maintains competencies and continuing education 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 CLS Clinical Laboratory Technician License - Montana Department of Labor & Industry Or Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - American Association for Bioanalysts (AAB) Or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - American Medical Technologists (AMT) Or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Or Medical Laboratory Technician - California Department of Public Health Or Medical Laboratory Technician - State of Hawaii, Department of Health Or Clinical Laboratory Technician - New York State Education Department Or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)/Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT) - ND Board of Clinical Laboratory Practice Work Shift: PRN / Per Diem Shift (United States of America) Job Type: Employee Department: 3401000207 Laboratory Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 Benefits: SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs. Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday. Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. Explore All Benefits SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more. Create or login to your SSM Health Candidate Workday account to track your application progress and see real-time updates. 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