BJC HealthCare·Saint Louis County, Missouri
The MLS II performs routine and complex testing on blood and other specimens while maintaining quality control and instrument maintenance. They are also responsible for training new personnel and ensuring accurate reporting of patient results within established turnaround times.
Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) II - Christian Hopsital Christian Hospital is seeking a full-time Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) II to join its laboratory team as a Generalist. This is an excellent opportunity for an ASCP-certified laboratory professional who enjoys working in a collaborative hospital environment and performing a broad range of laboratory testing. Schedule Full-time Dayshift 10am-830pm (10-hr shifts a week) Weekend and holiday rotation required
ASCP, AMT, AAB, or equivalent certification preferred/required Strong generalist laboratory skills and commitment to quality patient care
Sign-on bonus eligible Opportunity to work in a collaborative, patient-focused hospital setting Broad laboratory experience across multiple specialties Competitive benefits and professional development opportunities
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, which puts us in the top 6% of all hospitals in the state!
The U.S.
News adult methodology ranks clinical specialties and rates common care procedures and conditions.
Christian was nationally ranked as “high performing” in the clinical specialty of geriatrics and in the following seven of 21 common procedures and conditions: heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, diabetes, COPD, pneumonia and stroke.
High performing in a specialty means we were in the top 10% nationally of all evaluated hospitals for that specialty or procedure and condition.
Northwest HealthCare, six miles west of Christian, offers 24- hour emergency care, the Sleep Disorders Center and a variety of outpatient diagnostic and imaging services.
Hematology Laboratory is responsible for measurement of hematologic & hemostatic parameters as well as urinalysis.
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
Benefits: and Legal Statement
A Bachelor's degree in Physical/Life Science or a related field is required. Certification from ASCP, AMT, or AAB is preferred or required for the role.
Market context
In Missouri, allied health employers often look for occupational therapy candidates who can start with full licensure and NBOTC registration, so demand tends to favor applicants who are already credentialed. These roles are competitive because clinics, schools, and rehab settings want candidates with an ACOTE-accredited degree, an unencumbered state license, and readiness to work across patient needs. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license status and registration before applying.
