Medical Laboratory Technologist Generalist (MLT II) - REG (Core Lab)

BJC HealthCare; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a Full-Time Medical Laboratory Technologist to join their dedicated team. This role involves performing critical laboratory tests and ensuring quality control in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in laboratory procedures and customer service, contributing to the health and wellness of the community. With a generous benefits package, including a $10,000 sign-on bonus, this position offers growth opportunities and the chance to work alongside skilled professionals committed to excellence in patient care. If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

401K plan

Pension Plan

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Disability Insurance

Comprehensive Medical Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Physical/Life Sciences required.
• Experience in laboratory settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process specimens and perform routine testing accurately.
• Maintain quality control and troubleshoot lab equipment.

Skills

Customer Service

Specimen Processing

Quality Control

Laboratory Procedures

Troubleshooting

Education

Associate's Degree in Physical/Life Sciences

Tools

Cerner Millenium

Epic

Sysmex WAM

Cellavision

Biorad Unity

Wellsky

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

BJC HealthCare System is hiring a Full-Time Medical Laboratory Technologist Generalist (MLT II) – REG – Core Lab (Missouri Baptist Medical Center).

$10,000 Automatic Sign On Bonus Eligible!!!

• 401K plan & either a Pension Plan or a 403 (b)!!!

Position Details:

• Core Lab Position (Blood Bank, Chemistry, Hematology/Coagulation, Processing, and Urinalysis)
• Generalist Role
• Full -Time (non -remote / in-office position)
• Day Shift: 5 – 8 hour shifts totaling 40 hours per week
• Rotating weekends and holidays (1 or 2 holidays per year)
• Cerner Millenium (LIS), Epic, Instrument Manager, Sysmex WAM (hematology middleware), Cellavision (hematology application), Biorad Unity (Chemistry QC), and Wellsky (Blood Bank System).
• Lab Equipment used includes an Sysmex in Hematology, Roche in Chemistry, and Ortho-Visions in Blood Bank
• Customer Service, Sendouts

Experience:

• Lab experience (preferred)

Requirements:

• Associate's Degree in Physical/Life Sciences or related field
• ASCP, AMT, or AAB Registration

Why Join Us?

• Work with a highly skilled, compassionate, supportive, and caring team
• Growth Opportunities to learn new skills and advance (cross-train)
• Generous Benefits Package with PTO and Tuition Assistance beginning on day 1
• Several Retirement Options including a 401K plan and either a Pension Plan or a 403 (b)

Next Steps:

• If selected to move forward with Interview Process, a Talent Advisor will contact you via email for a screen

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 Lab Technician (MLT) II (REG) 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 laboratory practice.

Responsibilities

• Reports and maintains record of patient test results through the laboratory computer system accurately, meeting published turnaround times for routine testing and stats.
• Documents patient test management problems/concerns on quality documents and initiates corrective action.
• Performs quality controls for all equipment and troubleshoots malfunctioning instrumentation as necessary. Monitors quality control performance and corrects any problems and or reports any problems to the appropriate department.
• Operates all instrumentation in assigned areas to deliver precise, timely, and accurate laboratory results. Performs laboratory procedures for specimen collection, processing, test analysis.
• Trains new personnel in methods, procedures and use of equipment and instruments specific to the assigned area.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Associate's Degree in Physical/Life Science or related

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

• ASCP, AMT, AAB or equivalent or eligible

Preferred Requirements

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, vision, 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

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*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