Lab Section Coordinator - Lifepoint Hospitals : Job Details

$10,000 sign-on bonus included

Performs procedures in assigned section of the laboratory.

Directs, supervises and performs quality controls.

Assists the Education Department with education of new employees and annual competencies.

Assists with overseeing all the Laboratory functions when Laboratory Management is not available.

Works with Laboratory Director to establish a Performance Improvement Program (PI).

Establishes a complete preventive maintenance program on all equipment in the section.

Establishes a program where there will be cross coverage in conjunction with other section supervisors.

Collaborates with Laboratory management in establishing the proper use of the Laboratory Information System.

Oversees laboratory functions when necessary along with the other section supervisors.

Applies knowledge of age-related factors appropriately to patients, utilizing appropriate policies and procedures.

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action

Minimum EducationBA/BS or AA/AS in laboratory sciences or training from an approved school of lab sciences.

MT or MLT certification by ASCP, AMT, HEW or NCA and a WV State Licensure as a Laboratory Practitioner.

Minimum Work ExperienceMinimum of 3 years experience under a qualified laboratory director.

Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran