MT/MLS II - Core Lab at BJC HealthCare

St. Louis, Missouri, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Specimen Processing, Routine Testing, Complex Testing, Quality Control, Instrument Maintenance, Procedure Methodologies, Reference Ranges, Documentation, Clinical Laboratory Practice, Instrumentation Operation, Troubleshooting, Data Reporting, Performance Improvement

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Additional Information About the Role Are you looking for a career as a Medical Laboratory Scientist? Look no further than BJC!As a 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. Night Shift: Schedule 11pm-730am $$ Night Shift Differential $$ 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

Responsibilities

The Medical Technologist or MLS II performs specimen processing and routine/complex testing on various specimens, requiring knowledge of quality control, instrument maintenance, and procedure methodologies. Responsibilities include operating instrumentation, performing quality controls, troubleshooting equipment, and accurately reporting patient test results via the computer system.