Technologist Specialist - Toxicology

BJC HealthCare • St. Louis, MO

5h • Onsite

About The Position

Provide technical support and expertise in a specialized area of laboratory testing. Performs testing and processing of routine and complex testing on blood and other specimens as well as acts as a resource person to staff. Assumes delegated responsibilities in specific areas of the laboratory as assigned, while acting as a resource person to the staff.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• 5-10 years of experience
• Cert/Lic in Area of Expertise

Responsibilities

• Performs quality controls for all equipment and troubleshoots malfunctioning instrumentation as necessary.
• Assesses technical and or instrument problems, including quality control and abnormal findings, evaluate possible solutions and chooses an appropriate course of action to solve the problem.
• Operates all equipment/instrumentation in assigned areas to deliver precise, timely, and accurate laboratory results.
• Reports and maintains record of patient test results through the laboratory computer system accurately, meeting published turn around times for routine testing and stats.
• Coordinates with other specialists, coordinators and supervisors to schedule and assess competence of staff.
• Teaches and/or trains new and established staff members and students in routine and specialized techniques used.
• 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