Medical Technologist (Non-Reg)- BJC Healthcare

Company: BJC HealthCare
Location: Florissant
Posted on: August 5, 2022

Job Description:

Additional Information About the Role

Do you have experience in Medical Lab Science? BJC is one of the leading healthcare organizations in the Midwest region! With its state of the art, cutting-edge, automated technology in our laboratory, you would not want to miss out on the opportunity to be apart of a family-oriented environment, that aims to help you reach your career goals!

* Sign-On-Bonus Eligible up to $5,000
* Day Schedule - hours will vary
* Weekend and Holiday Rotation
* Benefits Eligible

Overview

Christian Hospital is a full-service acute care community hospital located on 28 acres in north St. Louis County. Christian Hospital is noted for its excellence in heart services and lifesaving cardiothoracic surgery, emergency medicine, breast health services, orthopedic/spine surgery, hyperbaric wound care, pain management, vascular surgery, endocrinology, gastrointestinal care, stroke care, nephrology, therapy, radiology, urology, pulmonary care and treating sleep disorders.

Northwest HealthCare, located six miles west of Christian Hospital, provides the community 24-hour emergency care, with Washington University Physicians and St. Louis Children s Hospital providing pediatric services. Northwest HealthCare is also home to the Sleep Disorders Center and a variety of full-service outpatient diagnostic and imaging services in a convenient setting.

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Role Purpose
The Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) I performs processing and routine testing on blood and other specimens which requires a knowledge and understanding of quality control, basic instrument maintenance, and procedure methodologies and reference ranges. Demonstrates good laboratory practices.

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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.
* Reports results through the laboratory computer system accurately, meeting published turn around times for routine testing and stats.
* Performs quality controls for all equipment and troubleshoots malfunctioning instrumentation as necessary.
* Participates in performance improvement activities and initiatives by proactively diagnosing and resolving problems. Specific quality functions are handled in an organized and timely fashion.
* BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.

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Minimum Requirements

* Bachelor's Degree in Physical/Life Sciences or related field
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