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BJC HealthCare (New)

Medical Laboratory Scientist - Core Lab, Flo

BJC HealthCare (New), Des Moines, Iowa, United States

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Additional Information About the Role Are you looking for a career as a Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist? Look no further than BJC! As a MT/MLS I at BJC Healthcare, you play a crucial role in the delivery of high-quality patient care. Join our Laboratory-Core team to be an integral part of delivering precise and reliable laboratory results that impact patient outcomes positively.

Evening Shift Schedule 2pm-10:30pm

Flo specific position

No Weekends! No Holidays!

Rotating on-call

Bachelor's Degree in physical/life science/related

Licensed and Certified in either ASCP, AMT, AAB or equiv or elig

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) 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

Supervisor Experience

No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

ASCP, AMT, AAB or equiv or elig

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

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

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