What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Technical Coordinator position at Catholic Health Initiatives?
Overview
For more than 50 years the mission of CHI Health Missouri Valley has been to nurture and enhance the quality of life for residents of Harrison County in Iowa. As a community hospital its ongoing commitment is to keep residents in good health. Through the years CHI Health Missouri Valley has strived to improve the health status of southwest Iowa residents – children teens adults senior citizens friends and neighbors. CHI Health Missouri Valley is proud to offer health care services – close to home – within this community.
Responsibilities
Job Summary / Purpose
Oversees laboratory personnel and operations in one or more laboratory sections to ensure compliance and quality in accordance with laboratory work process. Responsible for the technical and scientific oversight of the clinical or pathology laboratory department.
Essential Key Job Responsibilities
Coaches laboratory personnel to train for adherence to relevant policies and ethics
Oversees most laboratory day-to-day operations and exercises authority over operational decisions
Analyzes and interprets laboratory results in accordance with established laboratory work processes
Administers laboratory inventories such as supplies, equipment and consumables
Assists with selection of test methodology that is appropriate for the laboratory use of the test results
Verification of the test procedures performed and establishment of the laboratory's test performance characteristics, including the precision and accuracy of each test and test system
Performance within an HHS approved proficiency testing program commensurate with the services offered
Administration of a quality control program appropriate for the testing performed and establishing the parameters for acceptable levels of analytic performance and ensuring that these levels are maintained throughout the entire testing process from the initial receipt of the specimen, through sample analysis and reporting of test results
Trains staff in and assists with the resolution of technical problems and ensuring that remedial actions are taken whenever test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications
Ensuring that patient test results are not reported until all corrective actions have been taken and the test system is functioning properly
Identifying training needs and assuring that each individual performing tests receives regular in-service training and education appropriate for the type and complexity of the laboratory services performed
Qualify and function as the CLIA defined Technical Consultant. Evaluating the competency of all testing personnel and assuring that the staff maintain their competency to perform test procedures and report test results promptly, accurately and proficiently .
The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed within this job. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Required Education
Bachelor of Science degree in a chemical or biological science as defined by CLIA.
Required experience
2 years clinical lab experience in the designed lab area / speciality
Required Licensure and Certifications
California : CLS : CA
Nevada : CLS : NV or GS : NV
North Dakota : MT-L : ND
Tennessee : MT-L : TN
Georgia : MT ASCP or equivalent certification (per requirement sheet)
Other state license not required
Preferred licensure and certifications
Clinical Laboratory departments (AU750000) :
MT or CLS or MLS certification, ASCP or equivalent (per requirement sheet)
Pathology Laboratory department (AU 752000) :
CT or HTL certification required, ASCP or equivalent
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Training
Skilled multi-tasker, clear communicator, and active listener who knows the right questions to in order to understand the teams’ needs.
Pay Range
29.02 - $42.08 / hour
We are an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer.
Salary : $29 - $42
