Medical Lab Scientist II
About the role
Join our laboratory team and make a direct impact on patient care. We are seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist II (MLS II) to perform testing across hematology, chemistry, and blood bank while ensuring accurate and timely results.
Responsibilities
- Perform laboratory testing and specimen analysis
- Operate and troubleshoot laboratory equipment
- Complete quality control and result verification
- Support blood bank operations and critical value reporting
- Maintain compliance with safety and regulatory standards
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science or related field
- New graduates welcome to apply
- ASCP certification preferred (or eligible to sit for certification exam)
- Generalist and Blood Bank experience preferred
Why Join Us?
- Four-day workweek
- Stable night shift schedule
- Supportive team environment
- Growth opportunities for new graduates and experienced professionals
Overview
Memorial Hospital Belleville is an acute care hospital offering medical and surgical services plus critical and emergency care including Children’s at Memorial for pediatric emergency care. It provides patients a full complement of diagnostic and treatment services as well as heart and vascular care. Memorial, offering medical and surgical services plus critical care, is an accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI by the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care and is designated as an Acute Stroke Ready Hospital by the Illinois Department of Public Health. In addition, Memorial Belleville recently was accredited by the American College of Radiology as a designated Lung Cancer Screening Center. Since 2008, it has been designated as a Magnet®-recognized organization for nursing excellence by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Memorial Hospital Shiloh, a 94-bed, all-private suite hospital was recognized with Magnet status in 2018 and provides emergency care, labor & delivery, nursery, medical and surgical services plus critical care. The Laboratory Department provides a wide variety of assays and procedures to obtain data used in the diagnosis and treatment of most disease states to our inpatient and out patients. Services include phlebotomy, hematology, chemistry, microbiology, blood bank, point-of-care and pathology.
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.
Specific Quality Functions
- 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
- Affirms technical and/or instrument problems, including quality control and abnormal findings, evaluates 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
Minimum Requirements
- Education: Bachelor's Degree
Preferred Requirements
- Supervisor Experience: Less than 2 years
Physical/Life Science/related Experience
No Experience
Licenses & Certifications
- ASCP, AMT, AAB or equiv or elig
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 dateDisability insurance* paid for by BJCAnnual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution401(k) plan with BJC matchTuition Assistance available on first dayBJC Institute for Learning and DevelopmentHealth Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsPaid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal timeAdoption assistance