MLT III - Core Lab

BJC HealthCare•St. Louis, MO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Laboratory Technician III performs specimen processing and routine and complex testing on blood and other specimens. The role requires knowledge of quality control, basic instrument maintenance, testing methodologies, and reference ranges, as well as maintaining appropriate documentation and demonstrating good laboratory practice. The technician may also coordinate laboratory activities. The position is full time, 40 hours per week, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. The schedule is Monday through Friday with rotating weekends, on the night shift from 11 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a physical or life science-related field is listed under the additional information minimum requirement; the formal minimum requirements section lists an associate's degree in physical science, life science, or a related field.
MLT-ASCP certification or equivalent.
2–5 years of experience.
No supervisor experience is required.

Responsibilities

Accurately report and maintain patient test results through the laboratory computer system while meeting published turnaround times for routine testing and STAT tests.
Document patient test management problems or concerns on quality documents and initiate corrective action.
Operate instrumentation in assigned areas to deliver precise, timely, and accurate laboratory results.
Perform laboratory procedures for specimen collection, processing, and test analysis.
Perform quality controls for equipment and troubleshoot malfunctioning instrumentation as necessary.
Monitor quality-control performance, correct problems, and report problems to the appropriate department.
Assess technical or instrument problems, including quality-control issues and abnormal findings; evaluate possible solutions and select an appropriate course of action.
Train new personnel in methods, procedures, and the use of equipment and instruments specific to the assigned area.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, and legal services available the first day of the month after hire.
Disability insurance paid for by BJC.
Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution.
401(k) plan with BJC match.
Tuition assistance available on the first day.
BJC Institute for Learning and Development.
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
Paid Time Off combining vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time.
Adoption assistance.
Sign-on bonus eligibility.
Shift differential eligibility.