MLT II (Reg) - Microbiology

Posted: 22-Jul-26 | Location: Saint Louis, Missouri

About the Role

As a MLT II (REG) at BJC Healthcare, you play a crucial role in the delivery of high-quality patient care. Join our Microbiology Laboratory team to be an integral part of delivering precise and reliable laboratory results that impact patient outcomes positively.

Full time, Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Rotating weekends and holidays.

$7,500 Sign-On Bonus Eligible.

Overview

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows, and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

The Department of Laboratories at Barnes-Jewish Hospital (BJH) is a full-service laboratory operating 24 hours a day. Laboratory services are provided in Hematology, Immunology, Chemistry, Toxicology, Flow Cytometry, Cytology, Surgical Pathology, Microbiology, and Transfusion Medicine. Additionally, BJH operates a Histocompatibility Laboratory (HLA), blood donor/Pheresis Service, a Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory, and Bone Marrow/Stem Cell Preservation Laboratory in support of the tertiary care mission of BJH and laboratory diagnostic needs of BJC HealthCare members and affiliates and other clients. The laboratory oversees point-of-care testing hospital-wide. Laboratory analysis is performed on specimens of blood, urine, other body fluids, and tissue specimens submitted for testing on order of a physician or other approved healthcare provider.

Responsibilities

• Reports and maintains records of patient test results through the laboratory computer system accurately, meeting published turnaround times for routine testing and stats.
• Documents patient test management problems/concerns on quality documents and initiates corrective action.
• Performs quality controls for all equipment and troubleshoots malfunctioning instrumentation as necessary.
• Monitors quality control performance and corrects any problems or reports any problems to the appropriate department.
• Operates all instrumentation in assigned areas to deliver precise, timely, and accurate laboratory results.
• Performs laboratory procedures for specimen collection, processing, and test analysis.
• Trains new personnel in methods, procedures, and use of equipment and instruments specific to the assigned area.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Associate's Degree in Physical/Life Science or related field.
• Licenses & Certifications: ASCP, AMT, AAB, or equivalent certification or eligibility.
• Supervisor Experience: No prior experience required.

Preferred Requirements

• Less than 2 years of experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available from the first day of the month after hire date.
• 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.
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Paid Time Off benefit combining vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time.
• Adoption assistance.