MT/MLS II (EVENINGS) - PART-TIME

Company: BJC
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: November 10, 2024

Job Description:

Additional Information About the Role

BJC HealthCare System is hiring a Part-Time MT/MLS II - Evenings for our Missouri Baptist Medical Center

Sign On Bonus Eligible!!!

• Increased Compensation Packages!!!
• 401K plan & either a Pension Plan or a 403 (b)!!! Position Details:
  • Afternoon/ Evening Shift - 2:00pm -10:30pm - with Weekend/ Holiday Rotation
  • Part-Time - 24 Hours per Week
  • Works with other departments in processing of specimens
  • Opportunities for continuing education for certification maintenance
  • Day to day activities include reading culture plates, running quality control, taking phone calls, running molecular testing, processing specimens, setting up susceptibility and ID testing Experience:
    • Previous work in a clinical / hospital laboratory (preferred)
    • Medical Technologist (MT), Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) Requirements:
      • Bachelor's Degree in Physical / Life Sciences or related field
      • At least 2 years of experience
      • ASCP, AMT,AAB or equivalent Why Join Us?
        • Work with a highly skilled, compassionate, supportive, and caring team
        • Growth Opportunities to learn new skills and advance (cross-train)
        • Generous Benefits Package with PTO and Tuition Assistance beginning on day 1
        • Several Retirement Options including a 401K plan and either a Pension Plan or a 403 (b) Next Steps:
          • If selected to move forward with Interview Process, a Talent Advisor will contact you via email for a screen Overview
            
            Missouri Baptist Medical Center, an acute care hospital in St. Louis County, offers a full continuum of medical and surgical services, including heart care, cancer, women and infants, breast health, gastrointestinal, orthopedic, stroke, therapy, wound and pain management services. The hospital has a 24-hour adult emergency department and cares for pediatric patients at a separate emergency department in collaboration with St. Louis Children's Hospital.
            
            Missouri Baptist is the first and only hospital in St. Louis County to be named a Magnet - hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). The prestigious designation is the highest credential a health care organization can receive for nursing excellence and quality patient care. This recognition has been accomplished by less than nine percent of hospitals nationwide. Additionally, U.S. News & World Report ranked the hospital #2 in the St. Louis metro area.
            
            The Clinical Laboratory at Missouri Baptist Medical Center is committed to improving the health and wellness of patients through our expertise in laboratory medicine and strong customer service. The laboratory performs over 1 million tests annually with a focus on providing accurate and timely results and services to patients and the community we serve. The laboratory is fully accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP) and The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) and the American Association of Blood Banks (AABB).
            
            Preferred Qualifications
            
            Role Purpose
            
            The Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) II performs specimen processing and routine / complex testing on blood and other specimens which requires a knowledge and understanding of quality control, basic instrument maintenance, and procedure methodologies and reference ranges. Maintains appropriate documentation of all activities as required. 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, evaluate 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. Specific quality functions are handled in an organized and timely fashion.
            Minimum Requirements
            
            Education
            
          • Bachelor's Degree - Physical/Life Science/related
            Experience
            
          • 
            Supervisor Experience
            
          • No Experience
            Licenses & Certifications
            
          • ASCP, AMT,AAB or equiv or elig
            Preferred Requirements
            
            Supervisor Experience
            
          • 
            Benefits and Legal Statement
            
            BJC Total Rewards
            
            At BJC we're committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.
            • Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
            • Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
            • Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
            • 401(k) plan with BJC match
            • Tuition Assistance available on first day
            • BJC Institute for Learning and Development
            • Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
            • Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
            • Adoption assistance
              To learn more, go to www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits
              
              *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

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