Clinical Laboratory Coordinator
About The Position
Job Purpose The purpose of the Clinical Laboratory Coordinator is to oversee the daily operation of the clinical laboratory. This person is responsible for ensuring staff competency, regulatory compliance, and performing essential job functions as a lab technician to provide coverage when needed. Essential Job Functions Technical: Assist with scheduling of staff to meet needs. Responsible for laboratory daily/monthly reports and audits. Assist laboratory manager with review of required documentation. Assist lab manager with implementing and maintaining the Laboratory Information System (LIS), EMR, reference laboratories, and any other computer systems utilized by the laboratory or practice. Maintain working knowledge of instrumentation and processes at applicable clinical laboratory sites. Aid management in writing/reviewing policies and procedures. Facilitate phlebotomy/lab tech competency assessments and performance evaluations Administrator of document control system QA/QC/Regulatory: Assist with regulatory compliance requirements Participate in continuous improvement activities, examine existing processes/procedures, and look for ways to improve them Review quality control and complete QA reports when required Participate in proficiency testing when required Assign proficiency testing and review performance evaluations Report any adverse events, errors, and/or complaints to lab management/director Assist with performance specifications and validation of new instruments, reagents, supplies, and processes. Other general administrative duties as required. Safety/Organizational/Productivity: Follow institution’s safety procedures, as well as adhere to all regulatory standards. Complies with the clinical laboratory’s policy and procedures. Follow Infection Control policy and wear PPE. Professional development, including annual CEUs. Communication/Teamwork: Effectively answer questions and concerns regarding the clinical laboratory from patients, coworkers, and physician/nursing staff. Qualifications Must be able to work independently and as part of a team. Must demonstrate satisfactory verbal and written communication. Maintain positive working relationship with fellow staff and clinic personnel. Must be able to prioritize and manage tasks in a timely and effective manner.
Requirements
- Must be able to work independently and as part of a team
- Must demonstrate satisfactory verbal and written communication
- Maintain positive working relationship with fellow staff and clinic personnel
- Must be able to prioritize and manage tasks in a timely and effective manner
- Associate degree in Laboratory Science or other Biological Sciences, Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Certified or licensed in Medical Laboratory Science/Technology (ASCP or AMT)
- 2 years’ experience in a clinical lab setting including phlebotomy
- 1-year supervisory experience of clinical lab staff
- Knowledge and understanding of the policies and procedures of the clinical laboratories
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree
Responsibilities
- Oversee the daily operation of the clinical laboratory
- Ensuring staff competency
- Regulatory compliance
- Performing essential job functions as a lab technician to provide coverage when needed
- Assist with scheduling of staff to meet needs
- Responsible for laboratory daily/monthly reports and audits
- Assist laboratory manager with review of required documentation
- Assist lab manager with implementing and maintaining the Laboratory Information System (LIS), EMR, reference laboratories, and any other computer systems utilized by the laboratory or practice
- Maintain working knowledge of instrumentation and processes at applicable clinical laboratory sites
- Aid management in writing/reviewing policies and procedures
- Facilitate phlebotomy/lab tech competency assessments and performance evaluations
- Administrator of document control system
- Assist with regulatory compliance requirements
- Participate in continuous improvement activities, examine existing processes/procedures, and look for ways to improve them
- Review quality control and complete QA reports when required
- Participate in proficiency testing when required
- Assign proficiency testing and review performance evaluations
- Report any adverse events, errors, and/or complaints to lab management/director
- Assist with performance specifications and validation of new instruments, reagents, supplies, and processes
- Follow institution’s safety procedures, as well as adhere to all regulatory standards
- Complies with the clinical laboratory’s policy and procedures
- Follow Infection Control policy and wear PPE
- Professional development, including annual CEUs
- Effectively answer questions and concerns regarding the clinical laboratory from patients, coworkers, and physician/nursing staff
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
