Medical Laboratory Scientist - MLS II

About the role

Barnes-Jewish St. Peter's Hospital is seeking a full-time Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) II to join its laboratory team as a Generalist. This is an excellent opportunity for an ASCP-certified laboratory professional who enjoys working in a community-based hospital environment and performing a broad range of laboratory testing.

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.
• 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. Specific quality functions are handled in an organized and timely fashion.

Qualifications

• ASCP, AMT, AAB or equivalent preferred/required
• Strong generalist laboratory skills and attention to quality patient care

Skills

• Knowledge of quality control and basic instrument maintenance
• Understanding of procedure methodologies and reference ranges
• Ability to document activities accurately
• Ability to diagnose and resolve problems

Benefits

Sign-on bonus eligible
Opportunity to work in a collaborative, community-focused hospital setting
Broad laboratory experience across multiple specialties

Pay

Commensurate with experience

Schedule

Full-time
3 twelve-hour shifts per week
6:30 PM – 7:00 AM
Weekend and holiday rotation required