Laboratory Coordinator Chemistry

Job Description:

Laboratory Coordinator (Chemistry)

Full-Time I First Shift

Laboratory Services I Lexington, KY

Unit Description:
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:

• Laboratory Coordinator Chemistry 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 certifying agencies.
• Certified or eligible for certification in clinical laboratory science by recognized certifying agencies. Certification must be achieved within one year of hire.

Benefits:

• Tuition Assistance reimbursement program up to $6,000 annually
• Company paid Maternity and Paternity leave
• Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
• PTO Sell Back Program
• Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)
• Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support