Lab Technical Coordinator - Toxicology

BJC HealthCare • St. Louis, MO

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About The Position

Are you looking for a career as a Technical Coordinator in a Laboratory ? Look no further than BJC! Join our Toxicology team to be an integral part of delivering precise and reliable laboratory results that impact patient outcomes positively.
Day Shift: 7am-330pm
Not a set schedule (days can rotate)
Completing staff competencies, intrustrument maintenance, quality control, writing procedures and quality reports
Every 4th weekend rotation with major and minor holidays

Role Purpose
Coordinates the technical activities of the department (inventory management, R&D, technical procedures and Policies, CAP readiness, etc.). Also performs testing and processing of routine and complex testing on blood and other specimens as well as acts as a resource person to staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical/Life Science/related
• 2-5 years experience
• MT/MLS - ASCP or equiv

Nice To Haves

• 5-10 years experience
• < 2 years Supervisor Experience
• Cert/Lic in Area of Expertise

Responsibilities

• Assesses workload, prioritizes work, makes staffing adjustments and assists staff when needed. Coordinates/reviews schedules with supervisors and coordinators to ensure adequate staffing for shift.
• Ensures maintenance of laboratory services and quality in accordance with prescribed standards and policies of the system, government and other accreditation agencies.
• Takes responsibility for the daily operations, both technically and administratively, for the shift to ensure quality services. Coordinates with all lab supervisors and frontline staff to ensure laboratory goals are met to improve quality service and reduce costs.
• Develops appropriate QA monitors with supervisor and implements processes for shift to ensure quality. Evaluates data, identifies problems, and recommends solutions.
• Teaches and/or trains new and established staff members and Clinical Laboratory Scientist students in routine and specialized techniques used in the laboratory. Participates in competency assessment of staff.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level