Night Shift MLS II: Generalist Medical Lab Scientist

BJC HealthCare; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus eligible

Collaborative hospital setting

Broad laboratory experience across MLS

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Missouri Baptist Medical Center, a Magnet-recognized acute care hospital in St. Louis County, is seeking a full-time Medical Laboratory Scientist II (MLS II) to join a collaborative laboratory team. This Generalist role covers broad testing across specialties and requires dedication to quality patient care.

Night shift makeup includes 3 twelve-hour shifts with weekend/holiday rotation. ASCP, AMT, or equivalent certification is preferred or required.

Qualifications

• ASCP, AMT, AAB or equivalent certification preferred/required
• Experience of less than 2 years

Responsibilities

• Operates all instrumentation in assigned areas to deliver precise, timely, and accurate laboratory 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.
• 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.

Skills

Generalist laboratory skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical/Life Science

Job description

Missouri Baptist Medical Center, a Magnet-recognized acute care hospital in St. Louis County, is seeking a full-time Medical Laboratory Scientist II (MLS II) to join a collaborative laboratory team. This Generalist role covers broad testing across specialties and requires dedication to quality patient care.

Night shift makeup includes 3 twelve-hour shifts with weekend/holiday rotation. ASCP, AMT, or equivalent certification is preferred or required.