Medical Laboratory Scientist -MLS - II (Dayshift)
About the role
The Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) II position at Missouri Baptist Medical Center seeks a full-time, Dayshift employee with a strong background in generalist laboratory skills and commitment to quality patient care.
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.
Requirements
- ASCP, AMT, AAB, or equivalent certification preferred/required.
- Strong generalist laboratory skills and commitment to quality patient care.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
Skills
Maintains appropriate documentation of all activities as required. Demonstrates good clinical laboratory practice.
Benefits
Sign-on bonus eligible. Opportunity to work in a collaborative, patient-focused hospital setting. Broad laboratory experience across multiple specialties. Competitive benefits and professional development opportunities.
Pay
Full-time, Dayshift schedule: 06:30 - 19:00 (3 12-hr shifts a week), with weekend and holiday rotation required.
Schedule
Full-time, Dayshift: 06:30 - 19:00 (3 12-hr shifts a week), with weekend and holiday rotation required.