Technical Coordinator, Laboratory (Full Time, Days)

St. Luke's University Health Network • Bethlehem, PA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Laboratory Technical Coordinator serves as a technical expert in assigned areas. They perform waived, moderate, and highly complex laboratory tests. This role assumes responsibility for teaching/training new employees and students, competency assessment, problem-solving, quality control, and regulatory compliance. The coordinator also performs supervisory duties and special assignments as delegated. St. Luke's is proud of its employees' skills, experience, and compassion, recognizing them as valuable assets dedicated to the organization's mission of unwavering commitment to excellence in caring for the sick and injured, educating healthcare providers, and improving access to care regardless of a patient's ability to pay.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a chemical or biological science or medical technology from an accredited institution.
• At least 2 years of laboratory experience in non-waived testing in the designated specialty or subspecialty areas.
• ASCP eligible.
• MLT (ASCP) or eligible.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of 2 years of clinical laboratory experience in the assigned discipline preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains technical expertise and competency in assigned area to perform patient testing as needed.
• Collaborates with Laboratory Site Manager or Network Technical Specialist to maintain the Quality Management program.
• Reviews the laboratory procedure manual biannually and submits revisions as necessary.
• Assists or creates staff schedules, organizes, prioritizes, and oversees daily workload, and finds coverage for call-offs.
• Reviews compliance with equipment maintenance and acts as a resource for troubleshooting technical and equipment operations.
• Reviews quality control data, implements corrective action, documents actions, and informs management.
• Reviews Proficiency testing results and investigates unacceptable results.
• Reviews quality assurance reports, initiates investigation and root cause analysis, and documents follow-up.
• Maintains inventory control and orders supplies.
• Performs laboratory tests according to established protocols and procedures.
• Follows established policies for accurate documentation of laboratory results.
• Supervises daily activities in the absence of a supervisor.
• Assists LIS Analysts in resolving computer problems.
• Assesses and documents technical competency for staff.
• Other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level