Technical Specialist - Laboratory

It's more than a career, it's a calling MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital 1201 Grand Worker Type Regular Job Highlights Bring your laboratory expertise to a role where precision, quality, and collaboration truly matter. As a Technical Specialist you’ll play a critical role in supporting high‑quality patient care by serving as a technical resource within the core laboratory. This position is scheduled for an 8‑hour shift, Monday through Friday, between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM, with rotating weekend and holiday on‑call responsibilities. The ideal candidate will bring 3–5 years of experience as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), demonstrated technical excellence in Hematology and Coagulation, and a strong commitment to quality and accuracy. Job Summary Under the general direction, is responsible for the technical and scientific oversight of the testing performed in the area of expertise. Primary Responsibilities Ensures compliance of requirements in the technical component and practices mandated by regulatory and accrediting agencies including: (1) Verification of test procedures; (2) Enrollment in approved proficiency testing program; (3) Resolution of technical problems; (4) Accurate reporting and properly functioning systems; (5) Assists in the evaluation of individual competencies and ensures that individuals performing test procedures maintain competency; (6) Performs and manages quality control testing to monitor instrument operation by recognizing trends and follows quality control rules to initiate troubleshooting: (7) Updates policies and procedure manuals in areas of responsibility, participates in performance improvement activities, and monitors staff for compliance while reporting non-compliance to appropriate leader; (8) Participates in meetings with other peer lab sections in the region to enhance quality of testing and maintain standardization; (9) Performs routine and stat analysis as needed to provide accurate and timely results in a 24/7 laboratory operation; and (10) May perform special analysis and specimen processing as needed. Assists leadership on projects of medium to high complexity and size. Assists in the proficiency testing program in the lab. Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. Performs other duties as assigned. Education Associate's degree or equivalent years of experience and education Experience Three years' technical experience in a laboratory setting Physical Requirements Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs. Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements. Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors. Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc. Frequent keyboard use/data entry. Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping. Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs. Rare climbing. Work Location Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin Required Professional Licenses and/or Certifications Blood Bank Technologist (BB) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Chemistry Technologist (C) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Clinical Chemist - California Department of Public Health Clinical Chemist Scientist - California Department of Public Health Clinical Hematologist Scientist - California Department of Public Health Clinical Laboratory Personnel - Florida Department of Health Clinical Laboratory Practitioners - West Virginia Department of Health Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Generalist) - California Department of Public Health Clinical Laboratory Specialist - ND Board of Clinical Laboratory Practice Clinical Laboratory Specialist - State of Hawaii, Department of Health Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Clinical Laboratory Technician - New York State Education Department Clinical Microbiologist - California Department of Public Health Clinical Microbiologist Scientist - California Department of Public Health CLS – Clinical Laboratory Scientist License - Montana Department of Labor & Industry CLS – Clinical Laboratory Scientist - New York State Education Department CLS – Clinical Laboratory Specialist License - Montana Department of Labor & Industry CLS – Clinical Laboratory Technician License - Montana Department of Labor & Industry CLS - Generalist - Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners CLS - Specialist - Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners CLS - Technician - Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners Cytogenetics Technologist (CG) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Hematology Technologist (H) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Histotechnician (HT) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Histotechnologist (HTL) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Laboratory Personnel - TN Department of Health Medical Lab Personnel - Department of Health and Human Services Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health (DPBH) Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)/Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT) - ND Board of Clinical Laboratory Practice Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - American Association for Bioanalysts (AAB) Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - American Medical Technologists (AMT) Medical Laboratory Technician - California Department of Public Health Medical Laboratory Technician - State of Hawaii, Department of Health Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) - American Medical Technologists (AMT) Medical Technologist (MT)/Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) - ND Board of Clinical Laboratory Practice Medical Technologist (MT) - American Association for Bioanalysts (AAB) Medical Technologist (MT) - American Medical Technologists (AMT) Medical Technologist (MT) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Medical Technologist - State of Hawaii, Department of Health Microbiology Technologist (M) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Molecular Biology Technologist (MB) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Specialist in Blood Banking (SBB) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Specialist in Chemistry (SC) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Specialist in Cytology (SCT) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Specialist in Cytometry (SCYM) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Specialist in Microbiology (SM) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Specialist in Molecular Biology (SMB) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Work Shift Day Shift (United States of America) Job Type Employee Department 3403000037 Hematology Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Benefits SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs. Paid Parental Leave : we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). Flexible Payment Options : our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday. Upfront Tuition Coverage : we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. Explore All Benefits ( Equal Opportunity Statement SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more. ( #J-18808-Ljbffr