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MLS Program Manager

BJC HealthCare
Saint Louis, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 4/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/17/2026
Additional Information About the Role

Barnes-Jewish Hospital (BJH) is seeking a Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) Program Director to oversee the NAACLS accreditation and operations.  This role will have leadership oversight of student success, program operations, coordination of faculty and clinical experience, and maintenance of accreditation requirements.  The Program Director will play an important role in the quality and innovation of the MLS curriculum and enhancing relationships with affiliate partners and stakeholders.   Join our state-of-the-art academic high complexity laboratory affiliated with Washington University St. Louis School of Medicine. 

 

  • Onsite, Days, M-F
  • No holidays

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.


Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Responsible for managing and planning technical and administrative (finance, personnel, accreditation, purchasing, etc.) aspects of department services.

 

Responsibilities

  • Manages individual(s) including but not limited to: hires, trains, assigns work, manages & evaluates performance, conducts professional development plans. Ensures that the productivity and actions of that group meet/support the overall operational goals of the department as established by department leadership.
  • Develops and adheres to departmental staffing, revenue and/or expense budgets. Responds to changes in the business which may affect the ability to achieve the budget goals.
  • Directs and manages all technical and administrative aspects of the laboratory. Administer BJC policy as well as setting local policy for clinical quality, human resources, finance, and regulatory. Acts as liaison between laboratory and other functions of the hospital or system.
  • Directs, supports and promotes continuous improvement of quality and service to ensure the goal of excellence in clinical outcomes.
  • Researches, evaluates, selects and implements systems which improve efficiency of department operations
  • Ensures maintenance of laboratory services and quality in accordance with prescribed standards and policies of the system, government and other accreditation agencies.
  • Minimum Requirements

    Education

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • - Physical/Life Science/related

    Experience

  • 5-10 years
  • Supervisor Experience

  • 2-5 years
  • Preferred Requirements

    Education

  • Master's Degree
  • - Physical/Life Science/related

    Experience

  • 10 years
  • Supervisor Experience

  • 5-10 years
  • Licenses & Certifications

  • CT-ASCP or equiv
  • HTL-ASCP or equiv
  • MT - ASCP or equiv
  • MT/MLS - ASCP or equiv

  • 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
    • 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

    To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary.

    *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

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