MLT II (REG)

BJC HealthCare • Farmington, MO

3d

About The Position

The Medical Lab Technician (MLT) II performs specimen processing and routine and complex testing on blood and other specimens. The role requires knowledge of quality control, basic instrument maintenance, laboratory procedure methodologies, and reference ranges. The technician maintains appropriate documentation of activities and demonstrates good laboratory practice.

Parkland Health Center, part of BJC HealthCare, provides inpatient and outpatient services at locations in Farmington and Bonne Terre, Missouri. Its laboratory provides outpatient diagnostic testing as ordered by physicians.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in physical science, life science, or a related field.
• ASCP, AMT, AAB, equivalent certification, or eligibility for certification.

Nice To Haves

• Less than two years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Accurately report and record patient test results through the laboratory computer system while meeting published turnaround times for routine and STAT testing.
• Document patient test management problems or concerns on quality documents and initiate corrective action.
• Perform quality controls for equipment and troubleshoot malfunctioning instrumentation; monitor quality-control performance and correct or report problems to the appropriate department.
• Operate instrumentation in assigned areas and perform specimen collection, processing, and test analysis to provide precise, timely, and accurate laboratory results.
• Train new personnel in methods, procedures, and the use of equipment and instruments specific to the assigned area.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services, available the first day of the month after hire.
• Disability insurance paid for by BJC.
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution.
• 401(k) plan with BJC match.
• Tuition assistance available on the first day.
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development.
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Paid Time Off combining vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time.
• Adoption assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree