Lab Technical Coordinator

BJC HealthCare • Florissant, MO

10h • 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 comprehensive outpatient diagnostic and imaging services.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Generalist with Blood bank experience
• 5-10 years of experience
• < 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