MT/MLS II - Core Lab

BJC HealthCare; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

St. Louis Children's Hospital Core Laboratory is seeking a Medical Technologist (MT) / Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) II to perform specimen processing and routine/complex testing on blood and other specimens.

The role emphasizes quality control, instrument maintenance, and proper documentation to ensure accurate patient results. Responsibilities include operating all instrumentation, training staff, performing quality controls, reporting results, and contributing to performance improvement

Qualifications

• BS in physical or life science field.
• ASCP or equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

• Operates instrumentation to deliver precise, timely lab results.
• Trains new laboratory personnel in methods and use of equipment.
• Performs quality controls for all equipment and troubleshoots malfunctions.
• Reports patient test results accurately through the lab information system, meeting turnaround times.
• Engages in performance improvement activities to diagnose and resolve problems.

Skills

Laboratory instrumentation

Quality control

Staff training

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Physical/Life Science related

Tools

ASCP

AMT

AAB

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

Are you looking for a career as a MT/MLS? Join our team at St. Louis Children's Hospital's Core Laboratory to make a direct impact on patient care and operations.

• Full Time - 4 10 hour shift per week, Rotating Weekends
• NightsShif t: 730pm-6am
• Perks: Benefits Eligible
• Location: St. Louis Children's Hospital
• Minimum Requiremen t:
• BS in a physical or life science related field
• ASCP or equivalent

Overview

St. Louis Children’s Hospital is dedicated to improving the health and lives of children. As one of the top-ranked children’s hospitals in the country, St. Louis Children’s provides care in more than 50 specialty areas through a dedicated team of physicians, nurses, staff and volunteers. Along with inpatient and outpatient medical care, the hospital offers education, wellness and injury-prevention programs to fulfill its mission to “do what’s right for kids.”

Providing comprehensive, high-quality care and serving as an advocate for children has been St. Louis Children’s commitment since its inception in 1879. Today, the hospital serves patients and families across a 300-mile service area, and has seen patients from all 50 states and more than 80 countries.

St. Louis Children’s consistently ranks among America’s Best Children’s Hospitals by U.S.News & World Report in all surveyed categories. In 2021, St. Louis Children’s was one of eight children’s hospitals to rank in the top 25 of all 10 specialties. The hospital’s academic and physician partner, Washington University School of Medicine, is one of the top-ranked medical schools in the United States. Since 2005, St. Louis Children’s has been designated as a Magnet® hospital for nursing excellence from the American Nurses Credentialing Center® (ANCC).

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

• 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

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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