Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT)

Additional Information About the Role Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) – Nights | 10-Hour Shifts Posting Highlights Location: Christian Hospital Shift: Nights Hours: 8:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Schedule: 10-hour shifts Rotation: Rotating weekends and holidays Experience: All experience levels considered; 1+ year preferred Preferred systems experience: Epic and WellSky Job Posting Blurb Join the Christian Hospital Lab Team! We are looking for a Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) to join our night shift team. This position offers 10-hour shifts from 8:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., with rotating weekends and holidays. In this role, you will: Perform specimen processing and routine and complex testing on blood and other specimens. Perform quality control and basic instrument maintenance. Follow established testing procedures, methodologies, and reference ranges. Maintain accurate documentation and demonstrate strong clinical laboratory practices. Follow CAP, AABB, CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and applicable safety guidelines. Protect the privacy and confidentiality of patient information. What we're looking for: All experience levels are welcome to apply. At least one year of experience is preferred. Epic and WellSky experience is preferred but not required. Candidates with related MLS laboratory experience may also have transferable skills depending on qualifications. Why Join? This is a great opportunity to join a team focused on growth, development, collaboration, and making a meaningful impact in the communities Christian Hospital serves. 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. Laboratory performs testing including chemistry testing, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, microbiology, and toxicology screens. Preferred Qualifications Role Purpose 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 laboratory practice May also coordinate the activities of the lab. Responsibilities Reports and maintains record of patient test results through the laboratory computer system accurately, meeting published turn around times for routine testing and stats. Documents patient test management problems/concerns on quality documents and initiates corrective action. Operates all instrumentation in assigned areas to deliver precise, timely, and accurate laboratory results. Performs laboratory procedures for specimen collection, processing, test analysis. Performs quality controls for all equipment and troubleshoots malfunctioning instrumentation as necessary. Monitors quality control performance and corrects any problems and or reports any problems to the appropriate department. 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. Trains new personnel in methods, procedures and use of equipment and instruments specific to the assigned area. Minimum Requirements Education Associate's Degree Physical/Life Science/related Experience 2-5 years Licenses & Certifications MLT-ASCP or equiv Preferred Requirements Supervisor Experience No Experience 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr BJC HealthCare