Medical Laboratory Technician / Scientist - MLT/MLS

BJC HealthCare • Sullivan, MO

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About The Position

Missouri Baptist Sullivan is seeking a full-time Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) to join its laboratory team. The role supports Chemistry, Hematology, and Blood Bank services in a full-service CAP-certified laboratory that operates 24/7. The laboratory performs a variety of tests, including basic and comprehensive profiles, lipid panels, complete blood counts, coagulation studies, and therapeutic drug testing, and provides blood bank services and an outpatient drawing room.

The Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) I processes and performs routine testing on blood and other specimens. The position requires knowledge of quality control, basic instrument maintenance, procedure methodologies, and reference ranges, as well as good laboratory practices. The schedule is full-time with variable day, evening, or night shifts. Weekend coverage is occasional to cover PTO, and holidays are worked on a rotating basis. The position is eligible for a sign-on bonus.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in physical science, life science, or a related field.
• Less than 2 years of experience listed as a minimum requirement.
• No supervisor experience required.
• Knowledge and understanding of quality control, basic instrument maintenance, procedure methodologies, and reference ranges.
• Demonstrated good laboratory practices.

Nice To Haves

• 5–10 years of experience.
• Less than 2 years of supervisor experience.
• Eligibility for a sign-on bonus.

Responsibilities

• Operate instrumentation in assigned areas and perform testing and equipment operation as needed to deliver precise, timely, accurate, and quality laboratory results.
• Accurately report results through the laboratory computer system while meeting published turnaround times for routine and STAT testing.
• Perform quality controls for all equipment and troubleshoot malfunctioning instrumentation as necessary.
• Participate in performance improvement activities and initiatives by proactively diagnosing and resolving problems.
• Complete assigned quality functions in an organized and timely fashion.
• Process and perform routine testing on blood and other specimens.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services, available on 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.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Sign-on bonus eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level