MT/MLS I - Core Lab

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

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Eligible

Job summary

Barnes-Jewish Hospital, part of BJC HealthCare, is seeking a Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist I for a 40-hour-per-week night shift (11pm–7:30am) in Missouri. BS in physical or life sciences required; ASCP not required.

You will operate lab instruments, run tests, and ensure quality controls under standard procedures. Responsibilities include managing laboratory data in the LIS, delivering timely results, and supporting performance improvement activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical or Life Science required.
• No ASCP required!
• Minimum requirements include knowledge of quality control and basic instrument maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Operates instrumentation to deliver accurate laboratory results.
• Reports results through the laboratory computer system.
• Performs quality controls and troubleshoots instrumentation.
• Participates in performance improvement activities.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Quality control

Instrument maintenance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical/Life Science

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

Are you looking for a career as a MT/MLS? 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 + holidays
• Night Shift: 11pm-730am
• Perks: Benefits Eligible
• Location: Barnes Jewish Hospital
• Minimum Requirements:
  • BS in a physical or life science related field
  • No ASCP required!

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

The Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) I performs processing and routine testing on blood and other specimens which requires a knowledge and understanding of quality control, basic instrument maintenance, and procedure methodologies and reference ranges. Demonstrates good laboratory practices.

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.
• Reports results through the laboratory computer system accurately, meeting published turn around times for routine testing and stats.
• Performs quality controls for all equipment and troubleshoots malfunctioning instrumentation as necessary.
• 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

Preferred Requirements

Experience

• 5-10 years

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