Lab Technical Coordinator (Core Lab)

BJC HealthCare • Des Peres, MO

18h • Onsite

About The Position

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.

This role coordinates the technical activities of the department, including inventory management, R&D, technical procedures and policies, and CAP readiness. The coordinator also performs testing and processing of routine and complex testing on blood and other specimens and acts as a resource person to staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Physical/Life Sciences or related field
• MT/MLS - ASCP or equivalent Certification
• 2 years of more experience
• At least 2 years of generalist hospital lab experience (preferred)
• Experience in participation in departmental projects, committees, or process improvement events
• Skills – comfortable with Microsoft, good communication skills, critical thinking/problem solving skills
• Bachelor's Degree - Physical/Life Science/related
• 2-5 years experience
• MT/MLS - ASCP or equiv Certification

Nice To Haves

• If you have experience in one of the following areas, you could be a good fit: Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) and Medical Technologist (MT), Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS),.
• 5-10 years experience
• < 2 years Supervisor Experience
• Cert/Lic in Area of Expertise

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily workflow in the Core Lab with an emphasis on hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, and Cancer Center - answer questions and provide support as needed
• Assist with Regulatory Compliance - i.e. ensure maintenance logs are signed off, daily, weekly, monthly PM and QC tasks are completed, QC review
• Assist with new lot conversions in coagulation, build and maintain new lots of QC in the LIS
• Assist with long-term projects such as instrument validations and process improvements
• 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