Part-Time Microbiology Laboratory Technologist Scientist

City/State: Saint Louis, Missouri Categories: Laboratory Job Status: Part-Time Req ID : 101070 Pay Range: $28.30 - $47.03 / hour (Salary or hourly rate is based on job qualifications and relevant work experience) Additional Information About the Role BJC HealthCare System is hiring a P art-Time Microbiology Laboratory Technologist Scientist (MLS II) for Microbiology Dept at Missouri Baptist Medical Center, 3015 N. Ballas Rd, St. Louis, MO, 63131 Position Details: Day Shift: 6:30am-3pm - Primarily Weekends (flexible with weekdays) Part-Time (24 hours per week) benefit eligible Microbiology Role \ Additional Pay: Differential for weekend, and holiday shifts, increasing hourly wages Responsibilities : Reading culture plates, identifying organisms, setting up and interpreting susceptibilities, performing QC Experience: Microbiology Culture Plate Reading experience (preferred ) Microbiology experience (preferred) Medical Technologist (MT), Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) Lab experience (preferred) Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Physical / Life Sciences or related field 2 years or more of experience ASCP, AMT, AAB or equivalent Next Steps: If selected to move forward with Interview Process, a Talent Advisor will contact you via email for a screen Overview Missouri Baptist Medical Center , an acute care hospital in St. Louis County, offers a full continuum of medical and surgical services, including heart care, cancer, women and infants, breast health, gastrointestinal, orthopedic, stroke, therapy, wound and pain management services. The hospital has a 24-hour adult emergency department and cares for pediatric patients at a separate emergency department in collaboration with St. Louis Children's Hospital. Missouri Baptist is the first and only hospital in St. Louis County to be named a Magnet® hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). The prestigious designation is the highest credential a health care organization can receive for nursing excellence and quality patient care. This recognition has been accomplished by less than nine percent of hospitals nationwide. Additionally, U.S. News & World Report ranked the hospital #2 in the St. Louis metro area. The Clinical Laboratory at Missouri Baptist Medical Center is committed to improving the health and wellness of patients through our expertise in laboratory medicine and strong customer service. The laboratory performs over 1 million tests annually with a focus on providing accurate and timely results and services to patients and the community we serve. The laboratory is fully accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP) and The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) and the American Association of Blood Banks (AABB). Preferred Qualifications 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. Minimum Requirements Education Bachelor's Degree - Physical/Life Science/related Experience