Laboratory Coordinator II – General Lab

Laboratory Coordinator II – General Lab

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Chemical, Physical, Biological or Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology from a four-year college or university (diploma and/or transcripts must be provided for verification)
• Three years of laboratory training or experience OR both in non-waived testing; A signed, official letter from the facility or organization detailing the dates and laboratory discipline experience and training if clinical laboratory training and experience occurred at an outside facility
• Meet the CLIA qualifications for High Complexity Testing Personnel according to Federal Regulations, Title 42, § 493.1489 Standard

Responsibilities

• Monitor test analyses and specimen examinations to ensure that acceptable levels of analytic performance are maintained.
• Participate in the recruiting process, orientating and training, and Performance Evaluation of personnel in assigned area.
• Monitor laboratory operations according to all Clinic and laboratory policies and procedures, and counsel and document per established corrective action policies.
• Review QC and other Quality metrics daily, monthly, and as requested by the Laboratory Director, Technical Consultant, or Technical Supervisor.
• Under direction of the laboratory supervisor, assist in creating and managing staff schedules, including PTO and FLMA requests.
• Assure that six- and 12-month competency assessments are completed and documented on all personnel by qualified assessors and that competencies include the six parameters specified in the SOP; may perform competencies on high complexity testing but only provide oversight on moderate complexity.
• Resolve technical problems in accordance with policies and procedures established either by the Laboratory Director or Technical Supervisor.
• Notify Lab Director, Technical Consultant, or Technical Supervisor immediately whenever test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications and take remedial actions.
• Provide troubleshooting oversight and ensure that patient test results are not reported until all corrective actions have been taken and the test system is properly functioning.
• Perform duties of Testing Personnel as needed, maintain competency and comply with all policies and procedures.
• Assist in inventory management, including the ordering of supplies necessary to perform all aspects of the testing process.
• May function as an educator, providing instruction and training in theory, technical skills, safety protocols, and the application of laboratory test protocols.
• Under the direction of the Medical Director or Technical Supervisor, assist in the selection, validation and verification of new assays.

Preferred Qualifications

• MT (ASCP) or ASCP
• Experience in Blood Gas, Chemistry, Hematology and Urinalysis