Laboratory Educator

Job Name: Laboratory Educator

Location: Sitka, AK 99835

Fulltime/Permanent

Shift Information: Days, Full Time

Salary Range/Rate: $93,000.00 to $119,000.00/Per Year

Department/Unit : Lab Manager

Position Summary : **

Provides clinical instruction, mentoring and leadership in a variety of settings, including but not limited to the following: Orientation for all laboratory, POC, nursing, providers, and other staff. Transition and or training programs for new equipment/processes/services. Competency validation for laboratory staff. Coordinates and provides oversight of laboratory students (Phlebotomy, LT, MLT, and MLS). Other clinical/technical training as necessary.

Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job

Under the direction of the Director of Laboratory Services, the Laboratory Manager or Supervisor, manages the Performance Improvement/QA functions of the Laboratory and is responsible for the enhancement of all aspects of Laboratory Services through ongoing monitoring and application of quality improvement principles, concepts, and technologies.

• Is accountable and responsible for the overall design, coordination, and integration of quality/performance measurement, improvement utilization, initiatives, and outcomes.
• Plans, participates, and implements PI/QA activities and the provision of all associated educational activities.
• Responsible for department compliance with accreditation agencies' standards and regulations (CAP, AABB, FDA, JCAHO, COLA) and ensuring laboratory accreditation.
• Oversees and maintains department policies and procedures to comply with requirements of accreditation and regulatory agencies.
• Responsible for the establishment and ongoing monitoring of PI indicators and thresholds, outcomes monitoring, and data analyses.
• Investigates all risk management, patient/customer, and physician satisfaction issues and outcome resolution; works in collaboration with Risk Management, Quality Management, and/or other involved or associated parties to effect positive resolution and initiates necessary action at the department level.
• Participates in accredited performance improvement programs laboratory services, all such data collection, data input, and result analysis of benchmark.
• Performs all automated and manual testing on patients and quality control materials in the Hematology/Coagulation, Chemistry Section & Urinalysis, Microbiology/Serology, and Blood Bank Section, as needed.
• Assists with the Implementation of new equipment and procedures in a timely manner.
• Assist with the completion of all required validation studies.
• Completes annual competency assessment successfully and by assigned date.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Science, or equivalent degree required.
• ASCP, AMT, or other laboratory certification required.

Experience Required

• 3-5 years as a Medical Technologist, MLS, CLS, or Equivalent required.

Knowledge of

• Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control.
• Knowledge of the use and maintenance of laboratory facilities and/or equipment.
• Knowledge of teaching laboratory materials receiving and storage procedures.
• Knowledge of laboratory operations and/or procedures.
• Knowledge of chemical, hazardous waste, industrial hygiene, and/or environmental health standards.

Ability to

• Ability to prepare reagents according to CLIA standards.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
• Ability to provide technical guidance documents, validation plans, and training to end users.
• Ability to utilize, calibrate, configure and/or troubleshoot laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Ability to maintain records and perform basic mathematical calculations.

Required Certifications:

American Medical Technologists - American Medical Technologists, Phlebotomy Technician (ASCP) - American Society of Clinical Pathologists

Thanks & Regards,

John Terry

Cell: 1-281-809-6173

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $93,000.00 - $119,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Sitka, AK 99835 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Sitka, AK 99835: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $93,000 - $119,000