Medical Laboratory Scientist - MLS II
Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital is seeking a full-time Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) II to join its laboratory team as a Generalist in a community-based hospital environment, performing a broad range of laboratory testing.
About the Role
The Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) II performs specimen processing and routine/complex testing on blood and other specimens. This role requires knowledge of quality control, basic instrument maintenance, procedure methodologies, and reference ranges. The position involves maintaining documentation, demonstrating good clinical laboratory practice, and ensuring precise, timely, and accurate laboratory results.
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, evaluates possible solutions, and chooses an appropriate course of action.
- Reports and maintains records of patient test results through the laboratory computer system accurately, meeting published turnaround times for routine testing and stats.
- Participates in performance improvement activities and initiatives by proactively diagnosing and resolving problems. Handles specific quality functions in an organized and timely fashion.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Physical/Life Science or related field.
- ASCP, AMT, AAB certification or equivalent (preferred/required).
- Strong generalist laboratory skills and attention to quality patient care.
Preferred Qualifications
- Less than 2 years of supervisor experience.
Schedule
- Full-time, 3 twelve-hour shifts per week (6:30 PM - 7:00 AM).
- Weekend and holiday rotation required.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus eligible.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available on the first day of the month after hire.
- Disability insurance paid for by BJC.
- Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution.
- 401(k) plan with BJC match.
- Tuition Assistance available from the first day.
- BJC Institute for Learning and Development.
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Paid Time Off benefit combining vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time.
- Adoption assistance.
- Opportunity to work in a collaborative, community-focused hospital setting with broad laboratory experience across multiple specialties.
About the Hospital
Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital is a 102-bed community hospital serving St. Charles, Lincoln, and Warren counties. It provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services, including:
- Siteman Cancer Center
- Breast Health and Women's Center
- Cardiology Center
- Neurosurgery Center
- Outpatient Surgery and Endoscopy Center
- Accredited Chest Pain Center with Level II stroke certification
The hospital also offers outpatient services such as physical therapy, a sleep lab, and cardio-pulmonary rehabilitation, along with a medical office building housing specialists in primary care, cardiology, obstetrics, dermatology, surgery, and pulmonology.