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Lab Technical Coordinator

BJC HealthCare

Location
Onsite (Florissant, Missouri)
Employment
Full-time
Level
Mid Level
Posted 1 week ago

About the Role

Christian Hospital, a top-ranked facility in St. Louis, seeks a Lab Technical Coordinator to manage daily laboratory operations, ensure quality service, and provide technical training. The role involves coordinating inventory, technical procedures, and staff scheduling within a high-performing healthcare environment.

Skills

Laboratory coordination Blood bank Medical laboratory technology Inventory management Quality assurance Staff scheduling Clinical laboratory science Specimen processing Technical procedures Regulatory compliance Training and development Data evaluation Problem solving ASCP certification

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition assistance
  • Adoption assistance

Perks

  • Tuition assistance

Full job details

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