Medical Laboratory Scientist - MLS II

Additional Information

About the Role

Barnes-Jewish St. Peter's Hospital has a full-time Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) II position to work as a Generalist, including Chemistrty, Hematology, Coag, Urinalysis, and Blood Bank! A great opportunity for Lab Professional who is ASCP registered and enjoys working in a community based-hospital. 3 12-hour shifts (day) with a weekend/holiday rotation 7:00am - 7:30PM Sign-on Bonus Eligible

Overview

• Barnes-Jewish St.
• Peters Hospital proudly serves the health care needs of families in St.
• Charles, Lincoln and Warren counties.
• The 102-bed community hospital provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services including the Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish St.
• Peters Hospital, the Breast Health and Women’s Center, the Cardiology Center, the Neurosurgery Center and the Outpatient Surgery and Endoscopy Center.
• Barnes-Jewish St.
• Peters Hospital is an Accredited Chest Pain Center and carries a Level II stroke certification.
• Additionally, the hospital’s medical office building houses offices for specialists in primary care, cardiology, obstetrics, dermatology, surgery and pulmonology.
• Barnes-Jewish St.
• Peters Hospital also offers outpatient services including physical therapy, a sleep lab, and cardio-pulmonary rehabilitation.
• At Barnes-Jewish St.
• Peters Hospital, every decision is made in the best interest of patients and families.
• The Laboratory Departments provides inpatient and outpatient services.

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