Technical Coordinator - Microbiology

MultiCare Health System • Tacoma, WA

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About The Position

At MultiCare, you’re more than just a job title — you’re part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you’ll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home. FTE: 1.0_, Shift: Evening_, Schedule: Evening shift with weekend rotation. Position Summary The Technical Coordinator-Laboratory is responsible for providing assistance to the section supervisor and/or manager for the technical, quality and operational oversight within assigned areas of responsibility in the Laboratory assuring that patient care needs are met in accordance with physician orders, established policies and procedures in an environment that facilitates optimal, cost efficient patient care delivery. This position provides indirect oversight to technical and non-technical staff and works closely with the section supervisor and/or manager including assistance with the day-to-day operations of assigned areas, ensuring the availability and appropriate utilization of needed human and material resources. It supports collaboration between the technical and clerical staff, nursing, physicians, and other disciplines to achieve desired patient outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s of Science in Medical Technology or equivalent
• AMT or ASCP certification as a Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist-certification maintained
• Specialized certification (SM) or eligible preferred
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in clinical laboratory specialty
• Minimum one (1) year leadership and or training experience

Nice To Haves

• Specialized certification (SM) or eligible preferred

Responsibilities

• providing assistance to the section supervisor and/or manager for the technical, quality and operational oversight within assigned areas of responsibility in the Laboratory assuring that patient care needs are met in accordance with physician orders, established policies and procedures in an environment that facilitates optimal, cost efficient patient care delivery
• provides indirect oversight to technical and non-technical staff
• works closely with the section supervisor and/or manager including assistance with the day-to-day operations of assigned areas, ensuring the availability and appropriate utilization of needed human and material resources
• supports collaboration between the technical and clerical staff, nursing, physicians, and other disciplines to achieve desired patient outcomes

Benefits

• comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off
• Competitive tuition assistance
• award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you.
• Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees