BJC HealthCare
Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) II - Full-time
BJC HealthCare, Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, 63146
Additional Information About the Role
Christian Hospital NE with BJC has a full‑time opportunity for an
MLS II
to work in Chemistry, Hematology, and Blood Bank. The team is committed to becoming the best and is looking for like‑minded laboratory professionals to join them!
Day Schedule – start times may be flexible
Weekend rotation – every 4th weekend
Overview Christian Hospital has been serving St. Louis and the surrounding metro areas since 1903. U.S. News & World Report ranks Christian Hospital No. 5 in St. Louis for overall clinical excellence and No. 9 in Missouri, placing us in the top 6% of all hospitals in the state.
The U.S. News adult methodology ranks clinical specialties and rates common care procedures and conditions. Christian was nationally ranked as “high performing” in the clinical specialty of geriatrics and in the following seven of 21 common procedures and conditions: heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, diabetes, COPD, pneumonia, and stroke. High performing in a specialty means we were in the top 10% nationally of all evaluated hospitals for that specialty or procedure and condition.
Northwest HealthCare, six miles west of Christian, offers 24‑hour emergency care, a Sleep Disorders Center, and a variety of outpatient diagnostic and imaging services.
Laboratory performs testing including chemistry testing, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, microbiology, and toxicology screens.
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
Operate all instrumentation in assigned areas to deliver precise, timely, and accurate laboratory results. Perform all testing and operation of equipment as necessary to deliver quality results.
Train new laboratory personnel in methods, procedures, and use of equipment and instruments specific to the assigned area.
Perform quality controls for all equipment and troubleshoot malfunctioning instrumentation as necessary. Assess technical or instrument problems, including quality control and abnormal findings, evaluate possible solutions, and choose an appropriate course of action to solve the problem.
Report and maintain record of patient test results through the laboratory computer system accurately, meeting published turnaround times for routine testing and stats.
Participate 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
No Experience
Supervisor Experience
Licenses & Certifications
ASCP, AMT, AAB or equivalent or eligible
Preferred Requirements
Supervisor 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, vision, 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
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
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MLS II
to work in Chemistry, Hematology, and Blood Bank. The team is committed to becoming the best and is looking for like‑minded laboratory professionals to join them!
Day Schedule – start times may be flexible
Weekend rotation – every 4th weekend
Overview Christian Hospital has been serving St. Louis and the surrounding metro areas since 1903. U.S. News & World Report ranks Christian Hospital No. 5 in St. Louis for overall clinical excellence and No. 9 in Missouri, placing us in the top 6% of all hospitals in the state.
The U.S. News adult methodology ranks clinical specialties and rates common care procedures and conditions. Christian was nationally ranked as “high performing” in the clinical specialty of geriatrics and in the following seven of 21 common procedures and conditions: heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, diabetes, COPD, pneumonia, and stroke. High performing in a specialty means we were in the top 10% nationally of all evaluated hospitals for that specialty or procedure and condition.
Northwest HealthCare, six miles west of Christian, offers 24‑hour emergency care, a Sleep Disorders Center, and a variety of outpatient diagnostic and imaging services.
Laboratory performs testing including chemistry testing, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, microbiology, and toxicology screens.
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
Operate all instrumentation in assigned areas to deliver precise, timely, and accurate laboratory results. Perform all testing and operation of equipment as necessary to deliver quality results.
Train new laboratory personnel in methods, procedures, and use of equipment and instruments specific to the assigned area.
Perform quality controls for all equipment and troubleshoot malfunctioning instrumentation as necessary. Assess technical or instrument problems, including quality control and abnormal findings, evaluate possible solutions, and choose an appropriate course of action to solve the problem.
Report and maintain record of patient test results through the laboratory computer system accurately, meeting published turnaround times for routine testing and stats.
Participate 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
No Experience
Supervisor Experience
Licenses & Certifications
ASCP, AMT, AAB or equivalent or eligible
Preferred Requirements
Supervisor 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, vision, 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
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
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