Technical Laboratory Workflow Coordinator - Tuesday - Friday, 8:00pm - 6:30am shift

Summary of Major Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Identifies errors and problems and assists in troubleshooting daily workflow.
• Assists the department supervisor in ensuring that all section turn-around times are maintained.
• Assists the lead and supervisor by answering questions and following up on concerns.
• Assigns and organizes general workflow and additional work priorities under the direction of the Technical Laboratory Supervisor and Lead.
• Maintains ethical standards in the performance of testing and in interactions with patients, coworkers and other health care professionals.
• Assists with knowledge transfer of changes and additions to laboratory procedures, processes and policies, including methodology and instrument operation.
• May be requested to give lectures or provide demonstrations. May assist the education coordinator in the development of objectives, learning activities and evaluation mechanisms.
• Performs moderate, and/or highly complex analytic processes without direct supervision. Interprets problems with specimens which meet the rejection criteria for unacceptable samples. Makes the decision to reject a sample and request recollection to ensure validity of results.
• Operates laboratory instruments and ensures proper functioning of laboratory equipment.
• Completes and documents required maintenance activities on equipment, recognizes and elevates potential issues reporting service needs to leadership for resolution.
• Performs quality control procedures as specified and maintains quality control records and documentation necessary to meet the standards of accrediting agencies.
• Understands appropriate specimen collection, handling and transport procedures.
• Prepares specimens for analysis and determines acceptability of samples within guidelines.
• Assists in developing procedures for specimen collection, handling and transport to maintain specimen integrity and viability.
• Validates acceptability of test results by reviewing test parameters.
• Identifies the technical, instrumental and/or physiologic causes of unexpected test results.
• Monitors quality assurance and assists in data collection and preparation of QA indicators.
• Performs internal and external proficiency testing. Handles proficiency testing samples in the same manner as patient samples.
• Meets work product output expectations maintaining all section turn-around times.
• Complies with safety and hazard regulations as outlined in the Clinical Laboratory Safety Manual. 
• Provides limited technical information and/or instruction when assigned.
• Contributes to design, research, review and writing of laboratory procedures as assigned.
• Remains informed of procedure updates and changes and ensures employees demonstrate knowledge and competency regarding changes.
• Maintains open and effective communication with personnel in work team, and with members of other teams throughout the laboratory.
• Demonstrates professional demeanor, in personal appearance and behavior, in all work-related interactions.
• Provides constructive criticism for modification of laboratory procedures, policies and scheduling.
• Demonstrated ability to respond to stakeholder requests in a professional and timely manner.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and strong attention to detail.
• All assigned job duties are performed following laboratory policies and procedures.
• Observes principles of data security and patient confidentiality. Maintains ethical standards in the performance of testing and in interactions with patients, co-workers and other health care professionals.
• Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.
• Support and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds for approximately 25% of a typical working day.
• Ability to stand up to 40% of a typical work day.
• Ability to work on a mobile device, tablet, or in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 75% of a typical working day.
• Ability to grasp with both hands; pinch with thumb and forefinger; turn with hand/arm; reach above shoulder height.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology or in the chemical or biological sciences. Must satisfy the education requirements of the applicable certifying agency, i.e. ASCP.
• Appropriate certification from one of the nationally recognized certification agencies, i.e. ASCP or state licensure that has been determined to be equivalent.
• 1+ years of experience in a clinical laboratory setting.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the Essential Duties of the position with or without accommodation.

• 2+ of experience within the Exact Sciences Technical Laboratory.