Lab Technical Coordinator

BJC HealthCare; Florissant (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

BJC HealthCare seeks a Full-Time Lab Technical Coordinator - Generalist MT/MLS II to oversee technical activities in the Clinical Laboratory at Christian Northwest Health Care / Siteman North County Lab. The role includes QA oversight, testing, and staff support.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years of generalist lab experience with blood bank exposure, ASCP certification, and a Bachelor's degree in Physical/Life Sciences. Typical schedule is day shift with rotating weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in physical or life sciences or related field.
• 2–5 years of lab experience; generalist with blood bank experience preferred.
• ASCP certification (MT/MLS) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the technical activities of the department, including inventory management and QA.
• Performs routine and complex testing on blood and other specimens.
• Keeps shift staff informed and provides training and competency assessments.

Skills

Blood bank experience

Lab coordination

Generalist lab skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Physical/Life Science/related

Job description

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)
• Generalist with Blood bank experience (highly preferred)
• ASCP certification

Overview

Christian 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.

Preferred Qualifications

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.

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.

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

• < 2 years

Licenses & Certifications

• Cert/Lic in Area of Expertise

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

At 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 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

To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary.

*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

The 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