Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS II) - PRN

BJC HealthCare • Des Peres, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position will work as a Microbiology Technologist with responsibilities of reading and working up bacterial cultures, performing quality control, and performing identifications and susceptibility testing. Join our Laboratory Team at Missouri Baptist Medical Center to be an integral part of delivering precise and reliable laboratory results that impact patient outcomes positively.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical/Life Science/related.
• <2 years of experience.
• No supervisor experience.
• ASCP, AMT, AAB or equivalent or eligible certification.

Nice To Haves

• < 2 years of supervisor experience.

Responsibilities

• Reads and works up bacterial cultures.
• Performs quality control.
• Performs identifications and susceptibility testing.
• 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

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, 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.
• Adoption assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level