Laboratory Technician/ Technologist

CareSTL Health is seeking a full-time Laboratory Technician / Technologist to perform laboratory tests in areas of, but not limited to, toxicology, chemistry, hematology, immunology, and microbiology laboratories.

Duties :

• Knowledgeable of and follows all laboratory technical / quality assurance / quality improvement policies and procedures for specimen handling and processing, patient test records, and test analyses, including calibration procedures
• Reviews policies and procedures periodically and in a timely manner and brings any appropriate issues to the attention of the Director of Laboratory, Director of Ancillary Services, or Designee
• Adheres to all laboratory quality improvement / quality control policies. Reviews and documents QC results, as appropriate for the test system.

Identifies and follows appropriate corrective action procedures for out-of-control QC results

• Periodically performs and documents proficiency testing (PT), test on appropriate specimens, slides, or PT material following laboratory policies
• Performs and documents all other internal quality assurance and training procedures (including, but not limited to, competency procedures)
• Performs daily and preventive instrument maintenance and / or function checks
• Follows all corrective actions procedures, if instruments(s) systems are not functioning within acceptable limits of performance
• Documents appropriately and bring any appropriate issues to the attention of the Director of Laboratory, Director of Ancillary Services, or Designee
• Identifies instrument and / or test system operational or performance issues, notifies and documents appropriate management of the problem, and takes corrective action as appropriate
• Rotate to other CareSTL Health Laboratories, as deemed necessary, by the Director of Laboratory, Director of Ancillary Services, or Designee to ensure adequate coverage

A Successful Candidate :

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to follow instructions meticulously
• Must be able to accept and adapt to feedback
• Good teamwork skills

Qualifications :

Education : Degree in medical Laboratory Technology with equivalent education / work experience required; or Associate's Degree with certification as either a Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) or a Clinical Lab Technician (CLT) required.

MT certification preferred

• Experience : 1+ years of experience in a laboratory setting preferred
• Other : Must have reliable transportation.

Additional Information :

Clinic hours are Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

11 paid holidays per year.

Full benefits package.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

We believe that health care is right and not a privilege. At CARESTL HEALTH we are an equal opportunity employer healthcare center.

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, sex, national origin, religion, veteran, or disability status.*