Medical Laboratory Scientist MLS II - PRN

About the role

Christian Hospital NW Health Care with BJC is seeking a PRN opportunity for an MLS II to work as a Generalist. Coverage is needed at the Siteman North Lab. Flexibility and need for all shifts, including weekends and holidays, are required.

Overview

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, making it among the top 6% of all hospitals in the state. Christian Hospital is nationally ranked as "high performing" in geriatrics and in several common procedures and conditions, including heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, diabetes, COPD, pneumonia, and stroke.

Role Purpose

The Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) II performs specimen processing and routine / complex testing on blood and other specimens, requiring a knowledge of quality control, instrument maintenance, and procedure methodologies and reference ranges. They maintain appropriate documentation of all activities as required and demonstrate 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.
• Affords technical and/or instrument problem assessment, 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
• Physical/Life Science/related Experience: No Experience
• Licenses & Certifications: ASCP, AMT, AAB or equivalent; eligibility preferred

Preferred Requirements

• Supervisor Experience: Less than 2 years

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services starting on the first day of employment. Disability insurance is provided by BJC. An automatic retirement contribution of 4% is made by BJC, and there is a 401(k) plan with a BJC match. Tuition assistance is available on the first day. Adoption assistance is also provided. For more information, go to our Benefits Summary. Not all benefits apply to all jobs. The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer.