What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Technical Coordinator position at CommonSpirit Health?
Welcome to Saint Joseph Hospital, a 433-bed hospital founded in 1877 by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth as the first Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Led by Sister Euphrasia Stafford, the mission to provide compassionate care to the poor and underserved is still carried out today. Saint Joseph Hospital holds over two dozen national ranks and recognitions and is recognized as a 2024 Best Place to Work in Kentucky.
Whether you are an experienced healthcare professional or working toward that, we invite you to experience Hello Humankindness with us! CHI Saint Joseph Health provides you with the same level of care you provide for others. We care about our team members well-being and offer benefits that complement work/life balance such as:
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs with matching
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Mental Health resources for you and your family
- Wellness Program with rewards up to $450
- Tuition Reimbursement for future career growth and development
- Adoption Assistance
- Voluntary Protection: Accident, Critical Illness, Identify Theft and Pet Insurance
- Short and Long Term Disability
- Free Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits to support adult and child care needs
- Employer Discounts
- Relocation Assistance*
- Employee Referral Bonuses up to $7,500*
- Sign-on Bonuses up to $10,000*
- Education Assistance (student loan payoff) up to $24,000*
*for eligible hires
Learn more about Saint Joseph Hospital and its awards and recognitions here: Saint Joseph Hospital
Responsibilities
****This position will be in the Blood Bank Section****
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
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 |
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. |
Salary : $24,000
