MLT III - FT
BJC HealthCare, Des Moines, IA, United States
The MLT III performs technical laboratory testing within Chemistry and Hematology in a high-volume, team-based hospital laboratory.
Schedule
Full-Time | 40 hours per week
M-F, every other weekend
11pm-730am
Shift Differential Eligible
Benefits Eligible
Sign on Bonus eligible
Key Responsibilities
Perform routine and moderate complexity testing
Maintain instrumentation and quality control standards
Support turnaround time expectations
Collaborate with bench partners in a team-based workflow
Qualifications
Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology required
ASCP/AMT certification preferred (or eligible)
Chemistry and/or Hematology experience preferred
Strong organizational skills
Preferred Qualifications
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 turnaround 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
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, vision, 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
Benefits Summary
To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary.
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.
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Schedule
Full-Time | 40 hours per week
M-F, every other weekend
11pm-730am
Shift Differential Eligible
Benefits Eligible
Sign on Bonus eligible
Key Responsibilities
Perform routine and moderate complexity testing
Maintain instrumentation and quality control standards
Support turnaround time expectations
Collaborate with bench partners in a team-based workflow
Qualifications
Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology required
ASCP/AMT certification preferred (or eligible)
Chemistry and/or Hematology experience preferred
Strong organizational skills
Preferred Qualifications
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 turnaround 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
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, vision, 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
Benefits Summary
To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary.
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.
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