MLT III - Core Lab

BJC HealthCare; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Eligible

Sign-on Bonus Eligible

Shift Differential Eligible

Job summary

Barnes-Jewish Hospital, part of BJC HealthCare, is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to support patient care by performing specimen processing and routine to complex testing. The role requires quality control, documentation, and instrument operation across assigned areas.

Ideal candidates hold an Associate's Degree in Physical/Life Sciences, a BS in the field, and an MLT-ASCP or equivalent certification, with 2–5 years of experience.

Qualifications

• BS in a physical or life science related field.
• 2-5 years experience in a lab setting.
• MLT-ASCP or equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

• Reports and maintains records of patient test results in the laboratory information system.
• Documents patient test management issues on quality documents and initiates corrective action.
• Operates instrumentation to deliver precise, timely, and accurate results; conducts specimen processing and testing.
• Performs quality controls for all equipment and troubleshoots issues; communicates problems to the appropriate department.
• Trains new personnel in lab methods and instrument usage in the assigned area.

Skills

Experience 2-5 years

Education

Associate's Degree

Physical/Life Science

Tools

MLT-ASCP Certification

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

Are you looking for a career as a Medical Laboratory Technician? Join our team at Barnes Jewish Hospital to make a direct impact on patient care and operations.

• Full Time - 40 Hours Per Week, M-F, Rotating Weekends
• Night Shift: 11pm-730am
• Perks: Benefits Eligible, Sign-on Bonus Eligible, Shift Differential Eligible
• Location: Barnes Jewish Hospital
• Minimum Requirement:

• BS in a physical or life science related field
• MLT-ASCP or equivalent
• 2-5 years experience

Overview

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

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 May also coordinate the activities of the lab.

Responsibilities

• Reports and maintains record of patient test results through the laboratory computer system accurately, meeting published turn around times for routine testing and stats.
• Documents patient test management problems/concerns on quality documents and initiates corrective action.
• Operates all instrumentation in assigned areas to deliver precise, timely, and accurate laboratory results. Performs laboratory procedures for specimen collection, processing, test analysis.
• 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. 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.
• Trains new personnel in methods, procedures and use of equipment and instruments specific to the assigned area.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Associate's Degree
• - Physical/Life Science/related

Experience

• 2-5 years

Licenses & Certifications

• MLT-ASCP or equiv

Preferred Requirements

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

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