What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Technical Coordinator position at Catholic Health Initiatives?
Baylor St. Lukes Medical Center is an internationally recognized leader in research and clinical excellence that has given rise to breakthroughs in cardiovascular care neuroscience oncology transplantation and more. Our teams efforts have led to the creation of many research programs and initiatives to develop advanced treatments found nowhere else in the world. In our commitment to advancing standards in an ever-evolving healthcare environment our new McNair Campus is designed around the human experiencemodeled on evidence-based practices for the safety of patients visitors staff and physicians. The 27.5-acre campus represents the future of healthcare through a transformative alliance focused on leading-edge patient care research and education. Our strong alliance with Texas Heart Institute and Baylor College of Medicine allows us to bring our patients a powerful network of care unlike any other. Our collaboration is focused on increasing access to care through a growing network of leading specialists and revolutionizing healthcare to save lives and improve the health of the communities we serve.
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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._
1. Coaches laboratory personnel to train for adherence to relevant policies and ethics
2. Oversees most laboratory day-to-day operations and exercises authority over operational decisions
3. Analyzes and interprets laboratory results in accordance with established laboratory work processes
4. Administers laboratory inventories such as supplies, equipment and consumables
5. Assists with selection of test methodology that is appropriate for the laboratory use of the test results
6. 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
7. Performance within an HHS approved proficiency testing program commensurate with the services offered
8. 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
9. 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
10. Ensuring that patient test results are not reported until all corrective actions have been taken and the test system is functioning properly
11. 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
12. 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 _._
Bachelor of Science degree in a chemical or biological science as defined by CLIA.
2 years clinical lab experience in the designed lab area / speciality
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
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
Skilled multi-tasker, clear communicator, and active listener who knows the right questions to in order to understand the teams needs.
30.55 - $44.30 / hour
We are an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer.
Salary : $31 - $44
