Lab Technical Coordinator (MT/MLS - ASCP) - Nights

BJC HealthCare • Saint Louis, MO

49d • Onsite

About The Position

BJC HealthCare System is hiring a Full-Time Lab Technical Coordinator for Core Lab located at Missouri Baptist Medical (MBMC) Position Details: Night Shift: 3 - 12 hour shifts per week (6:30pm-7am) Assigned a primary and secondary department to help coordinate within the Core Lab Responsibilities include assisting with quality control, scheduling, troubleshooting, CAP checklists, training, and validation/implementation of equipment and processes. Rotation: will be part of the bench rotation Full-time (36 hours per week), non-remote Lab Equipment: Cerner Millennium (LIS), Epic, Instrument Manager, Sysmex WAM, Cellavision, Biorad Unity, Wellsky, Roche, Ortho-Visions MT/MLS (ASCP) Certified 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 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), Overview 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. 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 Sciences or related field
• MT/MLS - ASCP or equivalent Certification
• 2 years of more experience

Nice To Haves

• 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
• 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).

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
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees