What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Technical Coordinator-Lab Administration-Methodist position at UnityPoint Health?
- Area of Interest: Laboratory
- FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.5
- Department: Lab Administration- Meth
- Shift: 3 days (8 hr shifts) one week, 2 days (8 hr shifts) second week
- Job ID: 158480
UnityPoint Health Information
Assists in the development, implementation, evaluation and coordination of all aspects of point-of-care testing performed by non-laboratory staff, and regulatory compliance in the Clinical Laboratories. Maintains monitors and supports the achievement of effective quality programs to guarantee a safe and efficacious quality laboratory testing utilizing good laboratory practices and good manufacturing practices.
Overview
Why UnityPoint Health?
- Commitment to our Team – We’ve been named a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare 2023 by Becker’s Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.
- Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
- Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
- Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
- Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.
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Responsibilities
Assists in the development, implementation, evaluation and coordination of all aspects of point-of-care testing performed by non-laboratory staff, and regulatory compliance in the Clinical Laboratories. Maintains monitors and supports the achievement of effective quality programs to guarantee a safe and efficacious quality laboratory testing utilizing good laboratory practices and good manufacturing practices.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
| Minimum Requirements Identify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position. | Preferred or Specialized Not required to perform the essential functions of the position. |
Education:
| Education must be obtained which is sufficient to allow certification under one of the Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) OR Medical Technologist (MT)/Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) Certifying Agencies’ examination routes. Must meet Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) requirements to perform highly complex testing.
| Note: Certifying Agencies include but are not limited to the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Board of Certification (BOC), American Medical Technologist (AMT) Certification, and American Association of Bioanalysts (AAB) Board of Registry (ABOR). As long as these are met, any exam may be taken. Additionally, any regulatory agency personnel standards, which are applicable to the position, must be met. |
Experience:
| Minimum of 2 years experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or Medical Technologist (MT)/Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS). | Additionally, at least one (1) of the four (4) years of experience in the area to coordinate for all areas except Flow Cytometry and Molecular which require MT level of education with four years of experience with one year in Flow Cytometry or Molecular. |
License(s)/Certification(s):
| Technician Certification (MLT) OR Technologist/Scientist (MT/MLS) Certification |
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Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
| Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English. Multicultural sensitivity Microsoft Office-basic computer skills Customer/Patient focus Critical thinking skill using independent judgement in making decisions Must be able to communicate effectively with people of diverse professional, educational, and diverse lifestyle backgrounds |
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Other:
| Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions. |
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