Coordinator Lab — Core Laboratory - Roper Hospital

Roper St. Francis Healthcare•Charleston, SC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs routine and special diagnostic procedures following established standards, policies, and procedures requiring judgment and independent decision making. Orders inventory in absence of Supervisor/Manager. Assesses competency for laboratory personnel. Assess quality control performance and completes other regulatory reviews in the absence of the Supervisor/Manager. Assists with reviews, updates, and procedure revisions as needed.

Requirements

ASCP, ASCPI, NCA, or AMT registered as a MT, MLS, OR IMLS.
B.S. in Medical Technology, or Bachelor’s degree with prerequisite coursework and clinical training (required)
In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, candidate must meet the alternate route requirements for education and training as set forth by ASCP, NCA, or AMT in order to be certified by ASCP, NCA, or AMT.
Two years clinical laboratory experience. (required)
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.
Must be capable of operating laboratory instrumentation, performing patient phlebotomy, and making sound, well-informed decisions under stressful conditions and time constraints.
Must demonstrate ability to organize testing workflow, direct laboratory staff, develop and implement training guidelines, and ensure quality patient care.
Must demonstrate competence in using Lab and Hospital information systems
Must be able to use office equipment such as telephones, fax machines, computer terminals, etc.
Must maintain strict confidentiality of work related information.
Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Demonstrates organizational and leadership ability.
Demonstrates exceptional customer service, communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

Performs routine and complex laboratory analyses requiring technical skills, judgment and independent decision making.
Reports results and documents according to department policy.
Assesses quality control acceptability and reviews monthly data for trends and adjusts as needed.
Assists with evaluating clinically relevant methods for improvement and/or expansion of services.
Performs supervisory responsibility in the absence of the Section Supervisor/Manager.
Communicates information and test results accurately, timely, and professionally.
Maintains good rapport with peers, management, physicians, and hospital staff.
Follows through with issues/communications and responds as appropriate.
Responsible for the proper operation of instruments, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting.
Operates laboratory instruments as assigned according to policy, and documents results.
Understands theory of instrument operations and mechanical function.
Troubleshoots instrument, calibration, and quality control issues.
Ensures completion of AMR, correlations, and any other compliance requirements as needed.
Responsible for proper use of Lab and Hospital information systems according to policy in ordering, receiving, cancellation of tests and reviewing and verification of results.
Performs duties relating to the computer system per Laboratory and Hospital Policy.
Maintains patient confidentiality per established policies.
Adheres to all safety and infection control policies.
Maintains a safe working environment and informs supervisor of any issues relating to safety.
Is knowledgeable and adheres to regulations pertaining to medical necessity and billing.
Completes all mandatory continuing education and participates in continuing education programs.