Medical Laboratory Technologist - Lab Technical Coordinator

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Christian Northwest Health Care / Siteman North County Lab is seeking a Full-Time Lab Technical Coordinator - Generalist Medical Laboratory Technologist MT/MLS II. Position Details:Day

Monday – Friday (6:30AM- 3:00PM to 9:00AM - 5:30PM) Rotating Weekend / HolidaysFull-Time (40 hours per week) Generalist with Blood bank experience (highly preferred)ASCP certification OverviewChristian Hospital has been serving St. Louis and the surrounding metro areas since 1903. U.

S. News & World Report ranks Christian Hospital No. 5 in St. Louis for overall clinical excellence and No. 9 in Missouri, which puts us in the top 6% of all hospitals in the state!

The U. S. News adult methodology ranks clinical specialties and rates common care procedures and conditions.

Christian was nationally ranked as “high performing” in the clinical specialty of geriatrics and in the following seven of 21 common procedures and conditions: heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, diabetes, COPD, pneumonia and stroke. High performing in a specialty means we were in the top 10% nationally of all evaluated hospitals for that specialty or procedure and condition. Northwest HealthCare, six miles west of Christian, offers 24- hour emergency care, the Sleep Disorders Center and a variety of outpatient diagnostic and imaging services.

Role PurposeCoordinates 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. ResponsibilitiesAssesses 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. Minimum RequirementsEducationBachelor's Degree - Physical/Life Science/relatedExperience2-5 yearsSupervisor ExperienceNo ExperienceLicenses & CertificationsMT/MLS - ASCP or equivPreferred RequirementsExperience5-10 yearsSupervisor Experience< 2 yearsLicenses & CertificationsCert/Lic in Area of Expertise Benefits and Legal StatementBJC Total RewardsAt BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire dateDisability insurance* paid for by BJCAnnual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution401(k) plan with BJC matchTuition Assistance available on first dayBJC Institute for Learning and DevelopmentHealth Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsPaid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal timeAdoption assistanceTo learn more, go to our Benefits Summary.*Not all benefits apply to all jobsThe above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position.

It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer