Medical Lab Scientist II, Microbiology

BJC HealthCare; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Eligible

Sign-on Bonus Eligible

Job summary

Missouri Baptist Medical Center, part of BJC HealthCare, seeks a Medical Technologist (MLS II) to perform specimen processing and routine/complex testing in the Clinical Laboratory. You will maintain quality control, document activities, and ensure timely reporting of results within established turnaround times.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in physical or life sciences and ASCP or equivalent certification; experience is <2 years and weekend availability may be preferred. Perks include standard benefits and sign-on bonus eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical/Life Science or related field.
• Certification: ASCP, AMT, AAB or equivalent or eligible.
• Experience: <2 years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates instrumentation to deliver precise, timely, and accurate lab results.
• Trains new laboratory personnel in methods and use of equipment.
• Performs quality controls and troubleshoots instrument malfunctions.
• Reports patient test results accurately in the LIS and meets turnaround times.
• Contributes to performance improvement activities and initiatives.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical/Life Science

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

Are you looking for a career as a Medical Laboratory Scientist? Join our team at Missouri Baptist Medical Center to make a direct impact on patient care and operations.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Reading bacterial culture plates
• Performing identifications and susceptibility testing
• Setting and reordering QC

Shit Details:

• PRN - 8s but open to 10s. Preferred weekend availability.
  • Minimum of 2 shifts per 6 week schedule to remain pr
• Day Shift: 630a-3pm OR 630a-5pm
• Perks: Benefits Eligible, Sign-on Bonus Eligible
• Location: Barnes Jewish Hospital
• Minimum Requirement:
  • BS in a physical or life science related field
  • ASCP or equivalent

Overview

Missouri Baptist Medical Center, an acute care hospital in St. Louis County, offers a full continuum of medical and surgical services, including heart care, cancer, women and infants, breast health, gastrointestinal, orthopedic, stroke, therapy, wound and pain management services. The hospital has a 24-hour adult emergency department and cares for pediatric patients at a separate emergency department in collaboration with St. Louis Children’s Hospital.

Missouri Baptist is the first and only hospital in St. Louis County to be named a Magnet® hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). The prestigious designation is the highest credential a health care organization can receive for nursing excellence and quality patient care. This recognition has been accomplished by less than nine percent of hospitals nationwide. Additionally, U.S. News & World Report ranked the hospital #2 in the St. Louis metro area.

The Clinical Laboratory at Missouri Baptist Medical Center is committed to improving the health and wellness of patients through our expertise in laboratory medicine and strong customer service. The laboratory performs over 1 million tests annually with a focus on providing accurate and timely results and services to patients and the community we serve. The laboratory is fully accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP) and The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) and the American Association of Blood Banks (AABB).

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

• < 2 years

Benefits and Legal Statement

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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