Lab Technical Coordinator

Additional Information About The Role

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 Shift: Monday – Friday (6:30AM- 3:00PM to 9:00AM - 5:30PM)
• Rotating Weekend / Holidays
• Full-Time (40 hours per week)

Role Purpose

Captures the technical activities of the department, including inventory management, R&D, technical procedures and policies, CAP readiness, etc., and performs routine and complex testing on blood and other specimens.

Responsibilities

• Affirms 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 Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree
• Physical/Life Science/related Experience: 2-5 years
• Supervisor Experience: No Experience
• Licenses & Certifications: MT/MLS - ASCP or equiv

Preferred Requirements

• Experience: 5-10 years
• Supervisor Experience: Less than 2 years
• Licenses & Certifications: Cert/Lic in Area of Expertise

Benefits And Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards: 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.

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