Student Medical Laboratory Scientist - Microbiology

BJC HealthCare

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
Job Description:Additional Information About the RoleAre you a student looking for a career as a Laboratory Technologist? Look no further than BJC! We are looking for Students that have graduated or graduating from an MLT or MLS program. Join our wonderful organization and be an integral part of delivering precise and reliable laboratory results that impact patient outcomes positively.*** NOTE: Salaries may vary based on experience, qualifications and education ***
  • Open positions include: MLT and MLS roles
  • Day Shift, Evening Shift and Overnight Shifts available
  • $$ Shift differential for evenings and overnights!! $$
  • Required: Associates Degree or Bachelor's Degree in physical/life science/related program
  • Encouraging Licenses and certifications in either ASCP, AMT,AAB or equiv or elig
  • Sign-On-Bonus Eligibility!
OverviewBarnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.The Department of Laboratories, Barnes-Jewish Hospital (BJH), is a full service laboratory, operating 24 hours a day. Laboratory Services are provided in Hematology, Immunology, Chemistry, Toxicology, Flow Cytometry, Cytology, Surgical Pathology, Microbiology, and Transfusion Medicine.¿ Additionally, BJH operates a Histocompatibility Laboratory (HLA), blood donor/Pheresis Service, a Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory, and Bone Marrow/Stem Cell Preservation Laboratory in support of the tertiary care mission of BJH and laboratory diagnostic needs of BJC HealthCare members and affiliates and other clients.¿ The laboratory oversees point of care testing hospital-wide. Laboratory analysis is performed on specimens of blood, urine, other body fluids, and tissue specimens submitted for testing on order of a physician or other health care provider approved to order laboratory testing.
Preferred QualificationsRole PurposePerforms specimen 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.Responsibilities * Performs quality controls for all equipment and troubleshoots malfunctioning instrumentation as necessary.
  • Operates all instrumentation in assigned areas to deliver precise, timely, and accurate laboratory results.
  • Reports results through the laboratory computer system accurately, meeting published turn around times for routine testing and stats.
Minimum RequirementsEducation * Associate's Degree
- Physical/Life Science/relatedExperience * No ExperienceSupervisor Experience * No ExperiencePreferred RequirementsExperience
Benefits and Legal StatementBJC Total RewardsAt 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*Not all benefits apply to all jobsThe 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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