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BJC Corporate Health Services , the occupational medicine organization within BJC HealthCare, externally supports employers and employees of the St.
Louis metropolitan area with three full-service BarnesCare clinics that provide expert physicals, surveillance, injury / exposure evaluation and treatment.
Specialized services include contract management of work-related injury care for BJC hospitals, independent medical exams, traveler's health, on-site services, care management, toxicology support and two 24 / 7 hotlines for body substance exposures and emergency room coordination of work-related care.
BJC Corporate Health Services provides occupational health support for BJC employees through on-site and virtual oversight including administration of workers' compensation.
BJC Corporate Health Services also manages the BJC WellAware fitness center, which extends fitness opportunities with on-site classes at BJC hospitals throughout the metropolitan area.
In 2010, BJC Corporate Health Services became the first and only St. Louis occupational medicine provider quality-certified by the National Association of Occupational Health Providers.
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.
Trains new laboratory personnel in use of analyzers specific to that 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.
Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Physical / Life Science / related
Experience
Supervisor Experience
No Experience
Licenses & Certifications
ASCP, AMT,AAB or equiv or elig
Preferred Requirements and Additional Job Information
Supervisor Experience
Benefits Statement
Note : not all benefits apply to all openings
Comprehensive medical, dental, life insurance, and disability plan options
Pension Plan / 403(b) Plan
401(k) plan
Tuition Assistance
Health Care and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
On-Site Fitness Center (depending on location)
Paid Time Off Program for vacation, holiday and sick time
Pension does not apply to Memorial Hospital, Memorial Hospital East, Memorial Medical Group, Alton Memorial or Parkland Health Center
Legal Statement
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