Lab Educator - Central Region

OhioHealth•Columbus, OH

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Laboratory Educator provides departments with educational support. The Lab Educator provides standardized education in the area(s) of expertise as well as general education including but not limited to orientation, training, competency assessment, regulatory, accreditation, and certification. The Lab Educator will work with the appropriate stakeholders to maintain records, including but not limited to testing personnel qualifications, training, and competency. The Lab Educator will work with the appropriate stakeholders to develop and maintain system policies related to associate education.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
Knowledge of laboratory methods and techniques in the area of expertise.
Knowledge of regulatory requirements including CAP, CLIA, and other federal and state agencies.

Responsibilities

Provide education on laboratory methods, safety protocols, and quality standards.
Supports the training of new associates and semiannual and annual competency assessments of associates, including travel to care sites and working flexible hours to accommodate testing personnel schedules.
Training and competency assessment includes, but is not limited to, scheduling, preparing specimens for direct observation, observing associates performing testing, completing documentation of training and competency, assessing associates’ qualifications for testing, and communicating with associates and leaders.
Ensures training program maintains full compliance with all federal, state, CAP, CLIA, and Joint Commission requirements.
Ensures training, competency, and related policies and procedures are updated.
Collaborates with appropriate stakeholders to update policies and procedures.
Communicate changes with appropriate stakeholders.
Oversees education curriculum by assessing, developing, and implementing programs.
Collaborates with educators from other disciplines, such as nurse educators, as needed to develop shared curriculums.