Student Medical Laboratory Scientist – Microbiology
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Job Description
About BJC HealthCare:
BJC HealthCare is committed to providing comprehensive benefits and resources for the well-being of its employees and their families. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, legal services, disability insurance, pension/403(b) plans, 401(k) plans, tuition assistance, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, and adoption assistance. Barnes-Jewish Hospital, part of BJC, is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation’s top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. The Department of Laboratories at Barnes-Jewish Hospital is a full-service laboratory operating 24 hours a day, providing services in various areas including Hematology, Immunology, Chemistry, Microbiology, and Transfusion Medicine.
Job Description:
Student Medical Laboratory Scientist – Microbiology
BJC HealthCare is seeking students who have graduated or are graduating from an MLT or MLS program to join their organization as Student Medical Laboratory Scientists in the Microbiology department. This role involves delivering precise and reliable laboratory results that positively impact patient outcomes.
Key Details:
• Open Positions: MLT and MLS roles
• Shifts: Day Shift, Evening Shift, and Overnight Shifts available
• Shift Differential: Additional compensation for evening and overnight shifts
• Required Education: Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in physical/life science/related program
• Licenses/Certifications: Encouraging Licenses and certifications in either ASCP, AMT,AAB or equiv or elig
• Sign-On-Bonus: Eligibility for a sign-on bonus
Role Purpose:
The Student Medical Laboratory Scientist performs specimen processing and routine testing on blood and other specimens, requiring knowledge of quality control, basic instrument maintenance, procedure methodologies, and reference ranges. The role emphasizes 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 turnaround times for routine testing and stats.
Minimum Requirements:
• Education: Associate’s Degree in Physical/Life Science/related field
• Experience: No prior experience required
• Supervisor Experience: No prior supervisor experience required
Preferred Requirements:
• Experience: Less than 2 years of experience
