Check the Status of your Application
Back

Medical Technologist

  • Saint Peters, MO
  • Laboratory
  • Job Grade: S67
  • Shift: Night
  • 1215077
  • Employment Status: FULL_TIME

Job Description

Additional Job Information

  • Sign-On Bonus Eligible $10,000 -
  • Nights -
  • 10 Hour Shift -

    • Job ID: 1215077
    Employment Status: Full-Time
    More Information:

    Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital offers full inpatient services, including 24-hour physician-staffed emergency, pediatric, obstetric and intensive-care coverage. The hospital also has a Siteman Cancer Center location on campus.

     

    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.


    Overview

    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.
  • 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.

    • Minimum Requirements

     

    Degree

  • Bachelor's Degree
    • - Physical/Life Science/related

     

    Experience

  • <2 years

    •  

    Supervisor Experience

  • No Experience

    •  

    Licenses & Certifications

  • ASCP, AMT,AAB or equiv or elig

    •  

    Preferred Requirements and Additional Job Information

     

    Supervisor Experience

  • < 2 years

    •  

    Benefits Statement

    Note: not all benefits apply to all openings

    -  Comprehensive medical, dental, life insurance, and disability plan options
    -  Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan
    -  401(k) plan
    -  Tuition Assistance
    -  Health Care and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
    -  On-Site Fitness Center (depending on location)
    -  Paid Time Off Program for vacation, holiday and sick time

    *Pension does not apply to Memorial Hospital, Memorial Hospital East, Alton Memorial or Parkland Health Center

    Legal Statement

    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