MT/MLS II - Microbiology

About the role

The Medical Laboratory Scientist at BJC Healthcare plays a crucial role in delivering high-quality patient care. The department operates 24/7 and provides a wide range of laboratory services including hematology, immunology, chemistry, toxicology, flow cytometry, cytology, surgical pathology, microbiology, transfusion medicine, histocompatibility, blood donor/pheresis, molecular diagnostics, and bone marrow/stem cell preservation.

Responsibilities

• Operates all instrumentation in assigned areas to deliver precise, timely, and accurate laboratory 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 problems, including quality control and abnormal findings, evaluates possible solutions, and chooses an appropriate course of action to solve the problem.
• Reports and maintains records of patient test results through the laboratory computer system accurately, meeting published turnaround times for routine testing and statistics.
• Participates in performance improvement activities and initiatives by proactively diagnosing and resolving problems.

Requirements

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• Experience: No experience required.
• Licenses & Certifications: ASCP, AMT, AAB or equivalent.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

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

Skills

Good clinical laboratory practice, knowledge of quality control, basic instrument maintenance, and procedure methodologies and reference ranges.

Benefits

BJC offers comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, and legal services. Additional benefits include a 4% BJC automatic retirement contribution, 401(k) plan with a BJC match, tuition assistance, adoption assistance, and more. Paid time off benefits combine vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time. For more information, go to our benefits summary.

Legal Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer. Please note that not all benefits apply to all jobs.