Medical Lab Scientist II, Microbiology
About The Position
Are you looking for a career as a Medical Laboratory Scientist? Join our team at Missouri Baptist Medical Center to make a direct impact on patient care and operations. The Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) II performs specimen processing and routine / complex testing on blood and other specimens which requires a knowledge and understanding of quality control, basic instrument maintenance, and procedure methodologies and reference ranges. Maintains appropriate documentation of all activities as required. Demonstrates good clinical laboratory practice. Operates all instrumentation in assigned areas to deliver precise, timely, and accurate laboratory results. Performs all testing and operation of equipment as necessary to deliver quality results. Trains new laboratory personnel in methods, procedures and use of equipment and instruments specific to the assigned area. Performs quality controls for all equipment and troubleshoots malfunctioning instrumentation as necessary. Assesses technical and or instrument problems, including quality control and abnormal findings, evaluate possible solutions and chooses an appropriate course of action to solve the problem. Reports and maintains record of patient test results through the laboratory computer system accurately, meeting published turn around times for routine testing and stats. Participates in performance improvement activities and initiatives by proactively diagnosing and resolving problems. Specific quality functions are handled in an organized and timely fashion.
Requirements
- BS in a physical or life science related field
- ASCP or equivalent
- Bachelor's Degree - Physical/Life Science/related
- <2 years experience
- No Supervisor Experience
- ASCP, AMT,AAB or equiv or elig
Nice To Haves
- Preferred weekend availability.
- < 2 years Supervisor Experience
Responsibilities
- Reading bacterial culture plates
- Performing identifications and susceptibility testing
- Setting and reordering QC
- Operates all instrumentation in assigned areas to deliver precise, timely, and accurate laboratory results.
- Performs all testing and operation of equipment as necessary to deliver quality results.
- Trains new laboratory personnel in methods, procedures and use of equipment and instruments specific to the assigned area.
- Performs quality controls for all equipment and troubleshoots malfunctioning instrumentation as necessary.
- Assesses technical and or instrument problems, including quality control and abnormal findings, evaluate possible solutions and chooses an appropriate course of action to solve the problem.
- Reports and maintains record of patient test results through the laboratory computer system accurately, meeting published turn around times for routine testing and stats.
- Participates in performance improvement activities and initiatives by proactively diagnosing and resolving problems.
- Specific quality functions are handled in an organized and timely fashion.
Benefits
- Benefits Eligible
- Sign-on Bonus Eligible
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
- Disability insurance paid for by BJC
- Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
- 401(k) plan with BJC match
- Tuition Assistance available on first day
- BJC Institute for Learning and Development
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
- Adoption assistance
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
