Lab Technical Coordinator

BJC HealthCare • Florissant, MO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Christian Northwest Health Care / Siteman North County Lab is seeking a Full-Time Lab Technical Coordinator - Generalist Medical Laboratory Technologist MT/MLS II. 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. Christian Hospital has been serving St. Louis and the surrounding metro areas since 1903 and is recognized for its clinical excellence by U.S. News & World Report. Northwest HealthCare offers 24-hour emergency care, the Sleep Disorders Center, and a variety of outpatient diagnostic and imaging services.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Generalist with Blood bank experience
• 5-10 years of experience
• Less than 2 years of 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, vision, 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