Staff Position

Medical Lab Technician
Missouri Baptist Medical Center
Saint Louis, MO

$32-54/hour
Posted 1 day ago

Overview

  • Start DateASAP
  • Facility Information
    Short Term Acute Care444 beds

Pay

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$32-54/hour

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Additional Information About the Role

BJC HealthCare System is hiring a Full-Time Lab Technical Coordinator for Core Lab located at Missouri Baptist Medical (MBMC)

 

Position Details:

  • Day Shift: Monday thru Friday (6:30 AM - 3:00 PM)
  • No Weekends & No Holidays
  • Coordinate daily workflow in the Core Lab with an emphasis on hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, and Cancer Center - answer questions and provide support as needed
  • Assist with Regulatory Compliance - i.e. ensure maintenance logs are signed off, daily, weekly, monthly PM and QC tasks are completed, QC review

  • Assist with new lot conversions in coagulation, build and maintain new lots of QC in the LIS

  • Assist with long-term projects such as instrument validations and process improvements

  • MT/MLS (ASCP) Certified

Experience:

  • At least 2 years of generalist hospital lab experience (preferred)
  • Experience in participation in departmental projects, committees, or process improvement events
  • Skills – comfortable with Microsoft, good communication skills, critical thinking/problem solving skills
  • If you have experience in one of the following areas, you could be a good fit: Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) and Medical Technologist (MT), Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS),. 

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Physical/Life Sciences or related field
  • MT/MLS - ASCP or equivalent Certification
  • 2 years of more experience

 

 Next Steps:

  • If selected to move forward with Interview Process, a Talent Advisor will contact you via email for a screen

Overview

 

Missouri Baptist Medical Center, an acute care hospital in St. Louis County, offers a full continuum of medical and surgical services, including heart care, cancer, women and infants, breast health, gastrointestinal, orthopedic, stroke, therapy, wound and pain management services. The hospital has a 24-hour adult emergency department and cares for pediatric patients at a separate emergency department in collaboration with St. Louis Children’s Hospital. 

 

Missouri Baptist is the first and only hospital in St. Louis County to be named a Magnet® hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). The prestigious designation is the highest credential a health care organization can receive for nursing excellence and quality patient care. This recognition has been accomplished by less than nine percent of hospitals nationwide. Additionally, U.S. News & World Report ranked the hospital #2 in the St. Louis metro area.

 


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

    BJC HealthCare Job ID #108665. Posted job title: Lab Technical Coordinator (Core Lab)

    Facility

    Missouri Baptist Medical Center

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    • Short Term Acute Care
    • 444 beds
    ADDRESS3015 North Ballas RoadSaint Louis, MO 63131
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    Employer

    BJC HealthCare

    About

    BJC HealthCare is one of the largest nonprofit health care organizations in the United States, delivering services to residents primarily in the greater St. Louis, southern Illinois and southeast Missouri regions. With net revenues of $6.3 billion and more than 30,000 employees, BJC serves patients and their families in urban, suburban and rural communities through its 14 hospitals and multiple community health locations. Services include inpatient and outpatient care, primary care, community health and wellness, workplace health, home health, community mental health, rehabilitation, long-term care and hospice.

    BJC is the largest provider of charity care, unreimbursed care and community benefits in the state of Missouri. BJC and its hospitals and health service organizations provide $785.9 million annually in community benefit. That includes $410.6 million in charity care and other financial assistance to patients to ensure medical care regardless of their ability to pay. In addition, BJC provides additional community benefits through commitments to research, emergency preparedness, regional health care safety net services, health literacy, community outreach and community health programs and regional economic development.

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    About Saint Louis, MO

    Cost of Living
    • The cost of living in Saint Louis is lower than the national average, making it an affordable city for travel nurses.
    • Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
    Weather
    • Summer average highs are around 89°F, and winter average lows are around 23°F.
    Furnished Housing
    • Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Saint Louis, with options ranging from furnished apartments to corporate housing.
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    • Saint Louis has a diverse population with a wide age range.
    • Common health issues include heart disease and obesity.
    • There is a large population of travel nurses due to the presence of multiple healthcare facilities.
    Things to Do
    • Saint Louis offers a variety of activities including a vibrant restaurant scene, art museums like the Saint Louis Art Museum, live music venues, sports events such as baseball games at Busch Stadium, and outdoor attractions like the Missouri Botanical Garden and Forest Park.
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