What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Support Coordinator Intern position at Midwest Transplant Network?
Job Details
Job Location
Westwood - Westwood, KS
Position Type
Internship
Description
The Laboratory Support Coordinator Intern enhances efficient operations in the Central Processing Area, focusing on tasks such as phlebotomy and ensuring stakeholder satisfaction. As the intern gains competency and experience, the internship provides an opportunity for training towards the Laboratory Technologist I role.
INTERNSHIP TRAINING : CPA
- Support the efficient and effective operation of the Laboratory Central Processing Area by assisting with various assigned tasks and ensuring a smooth workflow.
- Assist in phlebotomy processes, including review and understanding of policies and procedures, restocking supplies, and assisting with timely blood draws.
- Collaborate with the data coordinator and UNOS liaison responsible for completion of all patient related UNOS forms and understanding their importance.
- Provides assistance during the annual OSHA safety assessment for the laboratory.
- Learns to monitor and log laboratory tests and samples following quality assurance guidelines established by Midwest Transplant Network.
- Gains experience in aliquoting and storing antibody screens, A1 titers, and long-term retention serum samples under supervision.
- Assists in ensuring samples are taken to their appropriate departments in a timely manner and communicates any necessary information to departmental staff.
- Observes and learns about establishing and maintaining professional interactions with clients of the laboratory to understand the importance of excellent customer service.
- Supports the process of sending out final reports to requesting clients via secure access under supervision and guidance.
- Observes and learns about appropriate and effective communication regarding urgent or STAT lab testing with lab staff during morning meetings and throughout the day as needed.
- Gains exposure to maintaining and updating the UNOS listing for all MTN affiliated transplant centers in conjunction with those centers and the MTN HLA lab.
INTERNSHIP TRAINING : LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST
a. ABO Blood Group Testing
b. HLA Molecular Typing
c. Flow Cytometry : T & B Cell Flow Cytometry Crossmatch
d. Infectious Disease Donor Screening and Confirmatory Testing
e. Antibody Detection and Identification
f. DCU Limited-Service Laboratory
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
MTN BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES
Belonging : Intentionally connects with colleagues by embracing differences and finding commonalities to create a workplace where all employees feel safe and genuine at work. Models the philosophy that lived experiences make individuals unique by respecting and seeking to understand beliefs, values and opinions that are new or different from their own. Represents through actions and influence, the idea that diverse perspectives make MTN stronger as we serve our mission.
Respect : Builds a positive and supportive foundation inviting open, honest, and clear communication. Fosters a sensitive, supportive, and trustworthy environment, which promotes active listening and strengthens rapport throughout all interactions. Cultivates teamwork through acceptance and inclusion by valuing differences and empowering strengths.
Excellence : Demonstrates excellence by going above and beyond, while maintaining compassion and humility in all interactions. Demonstrates a high rate of achievement and success for the organization through proactive objectives centered on the overall mission and vision. Consistently models a positive attitude, a willingness to help others, and a dedication to improvement. Takes full responsibility for their role and challenges themselves to find workable solutions.
Accountability : Demonstrates the highest ethical standards, by honoring commitments to each other and professional partners. Executes all interactions through honesty and transparency. Demonstrates responsibility and integrity through ownership of the mission. Utilizes resources appropriately.
Leadership : Empowers, mentors and encourages all staff, while displaying a high-level of professionalism. Demonstrates ability to cultivate teams and relationships through open lines of communication, honesty and respect. Handles challenges with compassion by developing trust through respectful feedback and support. Acts as a resource by providing the tools, which enable others to reach their highest potential.
It is the policy of Midwest Transplant Network (MTN) to provide equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants for employment. No person will be discriminated against in employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnic origin, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, arrest record, or any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. In addition, the organization complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the organization has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, training, employee activities and general treatment during employment
MTN is committed tocomplying with state and federal disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position they desire, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of MTN's mission.
