Blood Bank Technical Coordinator - MLS

LAKE REGION HEALTHCARE•Fergus Falls, MN

4d•$34 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

The MLS Technical Coordinator organizes and ensures the efficient function and operation of the microbiology laboratory section. The position requires versatility to perform procedures in all laboratory sections when working weekends, alone, or as workload requires. The coordinator may receive special duties and may assume responsibility for a section or the entire laboratory when the director or manager is absent. This role calls for a highly trained, specialized individual able to work under stress in varied situations and collaborate with patients, the Pathologist, office staff, physicians, nursing service, and other Lake Region Healthcare personnel. Effective interpersonal and communication skills are essential, as is the ability to maintain confidentiality. The incumbent establishes work procedures and priorities within deadlines. The position monitors test results against established quality-control limits, documents deviations and corrective steps, and contributes to the laboratory Quality Improvement program. The coordinator serves as a resource for troubleshooting and corrective action, researches and develops procedures and instrumentation in consultation with the Pathologist, and maintains appropriate policies, procedures, quality-control programs, and proficiency survey results. The role also includes obtaining specimens from patients of all ages, instructing patients about procedures, and orienting and training new employees and students. The schedule is 80 hours biweekly, with varied shifts and a weekend rotation. Limited unscheduled overtime or shift changes may be required to meet workload needs or staffing shortages. The hourly wage range is $33.55–$44.42; final compensation depends on experience, qualifications, and internal equity. Lake Region Healthcare offers a comprehensive benefits program. Most plan coverage for new employees begins on the first of the month after a 30-day waiting period.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree from an approved school, including an internship under the direction of a Pathologist in an approved laboratory.
Appropriate HHS-approved laboratory certification (ASCP, NCA, or AMT), with certification status maintained and renewal verified as active two months before the certification's valid-through date.
Experience as a staff medical technologist.
Three to five years of experience in microbiology.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Computer knowledge.
Ability to follow detailed blood collection and laboratory procedures and develop new procedures as needed by the Pathologist.
Ability to work independently with minimal direction, exercise judgment and initiative, solve problems, make decisions in varied situations, and resolve minor conflicts.
Ability to attend the work site according to the schedule.
Successful completion of the pre-employment health screening process.

Responsibilities

Organize and ensure efficient function and operation of the microbiology laboratory section.
Perform procedures in all laboratory sections when working weekends, alone, or as workload requires.
Assume responsibility for a laboratory section or the entire laboratory when the director or manager is absent, and perform additional assigned duties.
Establish work procedures and priorities within imposed deadlines.
Monitor test results against established statistical limits of the quality-control program.
Document deviations from expected results, including reasons and steps taken to resolve problems.
Contribute to the laboratory Quality Improvement program by collecting data, reviewing results, and cooperating with corrective recommendations.
Apply working knowledge of CAP and CLIA '88 regulations.
Provide troubleshooting, problem-solving, and corrective-action support for laboratory procedures and unexpected operational events.
Research and develop laboratory procedures and instrumentation in consultation with the Pathologist.
Maintain current, appropriate policies and procedures, the quality-control program, and acceptable proficiency survey results.
Obtain specimens from patients of all ages while attending to their welfare and safety.
Instruct patients about procedures with consideration for their physical or emotional needs.
Orient and train new employees and students.