Laboratory Coordinator

Baptist Healthcare System•Lexington, KY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Phlebotomy Laboratory Coordinator Full-Time I First Shift Laboratory Services I Lexington, KY Baptist Health Clinical Lab and Pathology Department, where science meets compassion and precision meets care. We are dedicated to ensuring that every test, every result, and every patient matters. We demonstrate this by providing state-of-the-art technology; an expert team of pathologists and technicians; comprehensive services; fast and reliable results; a patient-centered approach; and commitment to continuous improvement. Description Phlebotomy Laboratory Coordinator: Laboratory Coordinator position oversees inpatient phlebotomy; responsible for scheduling, ordering and overseeing inpatient phlebotomy staff as well as compliance with hospital policy and regulatory regulations. Supervises staff to ensure the smooth flow of operations and compliance with hospital and department policies, procedures, and other regulatory agencies. Provides technical guidance and assistance to the staff. Schedules adequate number of personnel to meet productivity while meeting the budget and limiting overtime. Provides technical guidance and assistance to the staff. Develops, reviews and updates technical policy and procedure manuals. Monitors and reviews patient results for significant analytical errors and unusual values and resolves problems that may adversely affect test results and notifies appropriate personnel. Communicates with all shifts and follows through concerning incomplete work/issues. Notifies the director of problem situations and possible solutions. The Laboratory Coordinator operates the department in a cost-effective manner and maintains expenses within the budget.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
Must have 1 year experience as a Medical Laboratory Scientist in the designated discipline and be qualified under CLIA regulations to function as a General or Technical Supervisor
Certified in Clinical Laboratory Science by recognized agencies
One year of experience

Responsibilities

oversees inpatient phlebotomy
responsible for scheduling, ordering and overseeing inpatient phlebotomy staff as well as compliance with hospital policy and regulatory regulations
Supervises staff to ensure the smooth flow of operations and compliance with hospital and department policies, procedures, and other regulatory agencies
Provides technical guidance and assistance to the staff
Schedules adequate number of personnel to meet productivity while meeting the budget and limiting overtime
Develops, reviews and updates technical policy and procedure manuals
Monitors and reviews patient results for significant analytical errors and unusual values and resolves problems that may adversely affect test results and notifies appropriate personnel
Communicates with all shifts and follows through concerning incomplete work/issues
Notifies the director of problem situations and possible solutions
operates the department in a cost-effective manner and maintains expenses within the budget