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Laboratory Technical Coordinator

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Overview

St. Joseph Health – Bryan/College Station Navasota Caldwell Madisonville TX. Since 1936 St. Joseph Health has been caring for the communities in and surrounding the Brazos Valley. We have a Level III Trauma Center the first Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center and the first accredited Chest Pain Center in the Brazos Valley. St. Joseph Health is a leader in critical care and the largest provider of cardiovascular care in the region. As an integrated healthcare system St. Joseph Health includes a comprehensive network of over 100 employed providers including primary care physicians specialists and advanced practice clinicians. The network includes more than 30 ambulatory clinics featuring primary care Express Clinics and imaging and diagnostic services.

Responsibilities

Job Summary / Purpose

Oversees laboratory personnel and operations in one or more laboratory sections to ensure compliance and quality in accordance with laboratory work process. Responsible for the technical and scientific oversight of the clinical or pathology laboratory department.

Essential Key Job Responsibilities

Coaches laboratory personnel to train for adherence to relevant policies and ethics

Oversees most laboratory day-to-day operations and exercises authority over operational decisions

Analyzes and interprets laboratory results in accordance with established laboratory work processes

Administers laboratory inventories such as supplies, equipment and consumables

Assists with selection of test methodology that is appropriate for the laboratory use of the test results

Verification of the test procedures performed and establishment of the laboratory's test performance characteristics, including the precision and accuracy of each test and test system

Performance within an HHS approved proficiency testing program commensurate with the services offered

Administration of a quality control program appropriate for the testing performed and establishing the parameters for acceptable levels of analytic performance and ensuring that these levels are maintained throughout the entire testing process from the initial receipt of the specimen, through sample analysis and reporting of test results

Trains staff in and assists with the resolution of technical problems and ensuring that remedial actions are taken whenever test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications

Ensuring that patient test results are not reported until all corrective actions have been taken and the test system is functioning properly

Identifying training needs and assuring that each individual performing tests receives regular in-service training and education appropriate for the type and complexity of the laboratory services performed

Qualify and function as the CLIA defined Technical Consultant. Evaluating the competency of all testing personnel and assuring that the staff maintain their competency to perform test procedures and report test results promptly, accurately and proficiently.

Qualifications

Required Education

Bachelor of Science degree in a chemical or biological science as defined by CLIA.

Required experience

2 years clinical lab experience in the designed lab area/speciality

Required Licensure and Certifications

California: CLS:CA

Nevada: CLS:NV or GS:NV

North Dakota: MT-L:ND

Tennessee: MT-L:TN

Georgia: MT ASCP or equivalent certification (per requirement sheet)

Other state license not required

Preferred licensure and certifications

Clinical Laboratory departments (AU750000):

MT or CLS or MLS certification, ASCP or equivalent (per requirement sheet)

Pathology Laboratory department (AU 752000):

CT or HTL certification required, ASCP or equivalent

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Training

Skilled multi-tasker, clear communicator, and active listener who knows the right questions to in order to understand the teams’ needs.

Average salary estimate

$65000 / YEARLY (est.)

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$70000K

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