Medical Technologist (reg) - Day Shift

Company: BJC HealthCare
Location: Florissant
Posted on: January 12, 2021

Job Description:

JOB ID: EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-Time MORE INFORMATION: _CHRISTIAN HOSPITAL _is an acute-care community hospital with 220 staffed beds, located in north St. Louis County. As a founding member of BJC HealthCare, the hospital has an expert medical staff and a diverse workforce of nearly 2,000 health care professionals who are dedicated to providing the absolute best care with the latest technology and medical advances. Christian Hospital is nationally recognized for stroke care and cardiology, and highly regarded for its excellence in emergency medicine, robotic surgery, orthopedic and spine surgery, pulmonology and wound care. Our Northwest HealthCare campus, located six miles west of Christian Hospital in Florissant, offers the community 24-hour emergency care as well as a variety of outpatient services and physician practices. OVERVIEW ------------------------- ROLE PURPOSE The Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) II performs specimen processing and routine / complex testing on blood and other specimens which requires a knowledge and understanding of quality control, basic instrument maintenance, and procedure methodologies and reference ranges. Maintains appropriate documentation of all activities as required. Demonstrates good clinical laboratory practice ------------------------- RESPONSIBILITIES * Operates all instrumentation in assigned areas to deliver precise, timely, and accurate laboratory results. Performs all testing and operation of equipment as necessary to deliver quality results. * Trains new laboratory personnel in methods, procedures and use of equipment and instruments specific to the assigned area. * Performs quality controls for all equipment and troubleshoots malfunctioning instrumentation as necessary. Assesses technical and or instrument problems, including quality control and abnormal findings, evaluate possible solutions and chooses an appropriate course of action to solve the problem. * Reports and maintains record of patient test results through the laboratory computer system accurately, meeting published turn around times for routine testing and stats. * Participates in performance improvement activities and initiatives by proactively diagnosing and resolving problems. Specific quality functions are handled in an organized and timely fashion. * BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job. ------------------------- MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS DEGREE * Bachelor's Degree - Physical/Life Science/related EXPERIENCE *

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