MT/MLS II - Core Lab

BJC HealthCare • St. Louis, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

St. Louis Children's Hospital's Core Laboratory is seeking a Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) II to join their team. This role is crucial for making 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. This requires a strong understanding of quality control, basic instrument maintenance, procedure methodologies, and reference ranges. The position also involves maintaining appropriate documentation of all activities and demonstrating good clinical laboratory practice.

Requirements

• BS in a physical or life science related field
• ASCP or equivalent
• Bachelor's Degree - Physical/Life Science/related
• ASCP, AMT, AAB or equiv or elig

Nice To Haves

• Supervisor Experience < 2 years

Responsibilities

• 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, 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

What This Job Offers

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