Laboratory Assistant

Technologist Specialist

Join us on our Toxicology team at Barnes Jewish Hospital to be an integral part of delivering precise and reliable laboratory results that impact patient outcomes positively.

Work Schedule:

• Monday through Friday, rotating weekends
• Rotating evening & night shift (hours vary)
• Every third weekend
• Rotating Holidays
• Benefits Eligible!

Role Purpose

Provide technical support and expertise in a specialized area of laboratory testing. Performs testing and processing of routine and complex testing on blood and other specimens as well as acts as a resource person to staff. Assumes delegated responsibilities in specific areas of the laboratory as assigned, while acting as a resource person to the staff.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Operates all equipment/instrumentation in assigned areas to deliver precise, timely, and accurate laboratory results. Reports and maintains record of patient test results through the laboratory computer system accurately, meeting published turn around times for routine testing and stats.
• Coordinates with other specialists, coordinators and supervisors to schedule and assess competence of staff.
• Teaches and/or trains new and established staff members and students in routine and specialized techniques used. 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/HT/HT-ASCP or equiv

Preferred Requirements

• Experience: 5-10 years
• Licenses & Certifications: Cert/Lic in Area of Expertise

Benefits and Legal Statement

At BJC were 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

*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