• Medical Lab Scientist

    BJC HealthCare (St. Louis, MO)


    **City/State:** Saint Louis, Missouri

    **Categories:** Laboratory

    **Job Status:** Full-Time

    **Req ID** : 99488

    **Pay Range:** $28.30 – $47.03 / 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_ **_MLS II - Registered?_** _Look no further than BJC!_ _Join our_ **_Laboratory_** _team to be an integral part of delivering precise and reliable laboratory results that impact patient outcomes positively._

     

    + Will consider MLT Registered

    + Hours: 7:00am - 3:30pm; Hours can vary between 0600 to 1700

    + Schedule: Monday thru Friday. NO WEEKENDS OR HOLIDAYS

    + Position includes infrequent rotation between different Siteman Cancer Center laboratories (GCW downtown, South County and West County). GCW downtown location is considered the “home base” when not providing off-site tech coverage. Departments include Chemistry, Hematology, and Urinalysis, depending on location. No blood bank testing.”

    + Duties:

    + Perform chemistry, hematology, & urinalysis testing.

    + Process specimens for testing and/or delivery to main laboratories.

    + As needed, perform specimen collection, including phlebotomy.

    + Serve as a point of reference for and support clinical staff.

    ***$10,000 Sign-On-Bonus Eligible***

     

    Overview

    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

    + 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

     

    To learn more, go to our** **Benefits Summary** **.

     

    *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