Staff Position

Histology Technician
BJC HealthCare
Saint Louis, MO

$25-41/hour

Posted 1 day ago

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$25-41/hour

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Description

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Are you looking for a career as a Histocompatibility Technologist? Look no further than BJC!As a Histocompatibility Technologist, you play a crucial role in the delivery of high-quality patient care. Join our Laboratory-HLA team to be an integral part of delivering precise and reliable laboratory results that impact patient outcomes positively.

Shift: Sat-Sun 6am to 6pm, plus 2 days during the week (8 hour shifts)
Bachelor's Degree in physical/life science/related
This laboratory matches potential organ donors with patients in need of a transplant
All of the training would be don M-F during the day with training taking 4-6 months
Holiday rotation, typically 1 per year

Overview

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

No other organization offers an opportunity for exploration and discovery like Barnes-Jewish Hospital. As a laboratory professional with Barnes-Jewish Hospital, you'll have exposure to the most advanced testing protocols and processes in medical diagnostics, and one of St. Louis' widest varieties of disciplines and specialties in laboratory careers. Our full-service, 24/7 laboratory is known for its leading-edge technology and the most progressive clinical techniques in practice today. you'll be working with the best, in a supportive atmosphere that will encourage your growth and advancement. Plus, you'll have opportunities to share your skills and knowledge by participating in clinical trials and research in conjunction with leading organizations such as the Washington University School of Medicine.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Performs specimen processing of human biological material for specialized high complexity molecular and histocompatibility testing which requires a knowledge and understanding of basic molecular techniques, quality control, instrument maintenance, and procedure methodologies. Maintains appropriate documentation of all activities as required. Demonstrates good laboratory practice.

Responsibilities

Performs routine cleaning and maintenance on complex and sensitive molecular equipment with an emphasis on clean technique. Operates complex molecular instrumentation for the purposes of patient testing, calibration, and validation of the quality of the assay. Delivers precise, timely, and accurate laboratory results. Has the ability to identify technical and or equipment malfunctions including quality control and abnormal patient results.

Adheres to strict quality assurance practices in order to maintain the highly sensitive environment required for molecular testing techniques. Prepares stock solutions and reagents following standard operating procedures and quality control procedures. Conducts quality control testing of solutions and reagents and records results accordingly.

Ensures testing is ordered and billed correctly. Maintains records for batch testing to include patient information, controls, quality indicators, lot numbers, and details on any manual sample manipulation conducted. Provides laboratory testing services for a robust transplant program. Manages the primary data analysis and interpretation of analytically complex transplant patients and quality control test results. Records results through the laboratory computer system accurately and in a timely fashion.

Participates in performance improvement activities and new assay validations--both FDA approved assays and Laboratory Developed Tests.

Provides training for new laboratory personnel in methods, procedures and use of equipment and instruments specific to the assigned area. Communicates with nurses, clinicians, residents, and fellows as it relates to in-house and send-out testing practices. Clarifies testing questions including specimen type, stability, performing laboratory, and methodology.

Minimum Requirements

Education

Bachelor's Degree

- Physical/Life Science/related

Experience

No Experience

Benefits and Legal Statement

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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
Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
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 www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits

*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

Kristin Iezzi

BJC HealthCare

BJC HealthCare Job ID #78800. Posted job title: Histocompatibility Technologist (Non Reg)

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BJC HealthCare

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About

BJC HealthCare is one of the largest nonprofit health care organizations in the United States, delivering services to residents primarily in the greater St. Louis, southern Illinois and southeast Missouri regions. With net revenues of $6.3 billion and more than 30,000 employees, BJC serves patients and their families in urban, suburban and rural communities through its 14 hospitals and multiple community health locations. Services include inpatient and outpatient care, primary care, community health and wellness, workplace health, home health, community mental health, rehabilitation, long-term care and hospice.BJC is the largest provider of charity care, unreimbursed care and community benefits in the state of Missouri. BJC and its hospitals and health service organizations provide $785.9 million annually in community benefit. That includes $410.6 million in charity care and other financial assistance to patients to ensure medical care regardless of their ability to pay. In addition, BJC provides additional community benefits through commitments to research, emergency preparedness, regional health care safety net services, health literacy, community outreach and community health programs and regional economic development.

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