Medical Laboratory Scientist MLS II

Christian Hospital is seeking a full-time Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) II to join its laboratory team as a Generalist in a collaborative hospital environment, performing a broad range of laboratory testing.

About the Role

Christian Hospital has been serving St. Louis and the surrounding metro areas since 1903. U.S. News & World Report ranks Christian Hospital No. 5 in St. Louis for overall clinical excellence and No. 9 in Missouri, placing it in the top 6% of all hospitals in the state. The hospital is nationally ranked as "high performing" in geriatrics and in seven common procedures and conditions: heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, diabetes, COPD, pneumonia, and stroke.

Northwest HealthCare, six miles west of Christian Hospital, offers 24-hour emergency care, a Sleep Disorders Center, and various outpatient diagnostic and imaging services. The Hematology Laboratory is responsible for measuring hematologic and hemostatic parameters as well as urinalysis.

Role Purpose

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 MLS II maintains documentation of all activities and 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, 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, or equivalent certification (required or preferred).
• Strong generalist laboratory skills and commitment to quality patient care.

Qualifications

• ASCP, AMT, AAB, or equivalent certification preferred/required.
• Supervisor experience is not required but less than 2 years is preferred.

Schedule

• Full-time, dayshift: 10:00 AM – 8:30 PM (10-hour shifts per week).
• Weekend and holiday rotation required.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus eligible.
• Competitive benefits and professional development opportunities.
• 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.