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City/State: Saint Louis, Missouri

Categories: Laboratory

Shift: Evenings

Job Status: Part-Time

Req ID: 86211

Pay Range: $24.71 – $41.03 / hour (Salary or hourly rate is based on job qualifications and relevant work experience)

Additional Information About the Role

_Are you looking for a career as a_ **_Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist_** _?_ _Look no further than BJC! As a_ **_MT/MLS II at BJC Healthcare_** _, you play a crucial role in the delivery of high-quality patient care. Join our_ **_Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital_** _team to be an integral part of delivering precise and reliable laboratory results that impact patient outcomes positively._

+ Evening Shift: 12:00pm to 8:30pm (24 hours/week)

+ Weekend Rotation (every 6th week)

+ Bachelor's Degree in physical/life science/related

+ Licensed and Certified in either ASCP, AMT, AAB or equiv or eligible

+ **$5,000 Sign-On-Bonus Eligible**

Overview

**Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital** offers highly specialized surgical and medical services in an intimate environment and is known for outstanding patient care. With 64 private patient rooms, 14 operating rooms and four intensive care unit rooms, the facility was designed to provide a comforting environment that is innovative, efficient and centered on the patient experience. The campus features a park-like setting with landscaping and a walking path that winds through the grounds and connects to Millennium Park.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

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

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.

Minimum Requirements

Education

+ Bachelor's Degree - Physical/Life Science/related

Experience

+ <2 years

Supervisor Experience

+ No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

+ ASCP, AMT,AAB or equiv or elig

Preferred Requirements

Supervisor Experience

+ < 2 years

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

+ Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date

+ Disability insurance* paid for by BJC

+ Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC

+ 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

To learn more, go to www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits (https://www.bjctotalrewards.org/Benefits)

*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer