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Posted: 11-Apr-25
Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
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Internal Number: 88849
Are you looking for a career as a MT/MLS II - Metabolic Genetics Technologist? Look no further than BJC! This position specializes in Metabolic Genetics. Join our Laboratory team to be an integral part of delivering precise and reliable laboratory results that impact patient outcomes positively.
- Biochemical Genetics/Metabolic Genetics Experience Preferred
- Will consider Registered or Non-Registered
- Hours Monday - Friday 0600 to 1430
- Occasional Weekends and Holidays for STAT patient testing
- Shift - Days
***$5,000 to $10,000 Sign-On-Bonus Eligible***
Job Duties:
- Performs pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical phase testing of the Metabolic Genetics Laboratory:
- MS/MS (mass spectrophotometry) acylcarnitine, free/total carnitine
- GC-MS (gas chromatography/mass spectrophotometry) urine organic acids
- Amino acid analysis (liquid chromatography/ mass spectrophotometry)
- As needed, performs bench demonstrations and/or training assignments in an organized, thorough manner to students, future employees, residents, and fellows
- Consults with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, dieticians, etc. on the appropriateness of test utilization and interpretation of patient results
- Discusses clinical laboratory problems of mutual interest with the Technologist Specialist, Laboratory Supervisor, and/or Laboratory Medical Director in order to develop a better communication link within the department
- Participates in committees and work groups to address potential problems and all goals of the department, including research and development
- All duties of Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist and additional duties as required
Overview
St. Louis Children’s Hospital is dedicated to improving the health and lives of children. As one of the top-ranked children’s hospitals in the country, St. Louis Children’s provides care in more than 50 specialty areas through a dedicated team of physicians, nurses, staff and volunteers. Along with inpatient and outpatient medical care, the hospital offers education, wellness and injury-prevention programs to fulfill its mission to “do what’s right for kids.”
Providing comprehensive, high-quality care and serving as an advocate for children has been St. Louis Children’s commitment since its inception in 1879. Today, the hospital serves patients and families across a 300-mile service area, and has seen patients from all 50 states and more than 80 countries.
St. Louis Children’s consistently ranks among America’s Best Children’s Hospitals by U.S.News & World Report in all surveyed categories. In 2021, St. Louis Children’s was one of eight children’s hospitals to rank in the top 25 of all 10 specialties. The hospital’s academic and physician partner, Washington University School of Medicine, is one of the top-ranked medical schools in the United States. Since 2005, St. Louis Children’s has been designated as a Magnet® hospital for nursing excellence from the American Nurses Credentialing Center® (ANCC).
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
Minimum Requirements
Education
Experience
Supervisor Experience
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred Requirements
Supervisor Experience
Benefits and Legal Statement
BJC Total Rewards
At 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 www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits
*Not all benefits apply to all jobs
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
