Laboratory Technical Coordinator

Overview:

The hospital shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health one of the nation’s five largest health care systems. Visit https://www.dignityhealth.org/socal/locations/glendalememorial for more information.

Responsibilities:

1. Coaches laboratory personnel to train for adherence to relevant policies and ethics
2. Oversees most laboratory day-to-day operations and exercises authority over operational decisions
3. Analyzes and interprets laboratory results in accordance with established laboratory work processes
4. Administers laboratory inventories such as supplies, equipment and consumables
5. Assists with selection of test methodology that is appropriate for the clinical use of the test results
6. Verification of the test procedures performed and establishment of the laboratory's test performance

1. Performance within an HHS approved proficiency testing program commensurate with the services offered
2. Administration of a quality control program appropriate for the testing performed and establishing the

1. Trains staff in and assists with the resolution of technical problems and ensuring that remedial actions are

1. Ensuring that patient test results are not reported until all corrective actions have been taken and the test

1. Identifying training needs and assuring that each individual performing tests receives regular in-service training

1. 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:

• Bachelor of Science degree in a chemical or biological science as defined by CLIA
• 2 years clinical lab experience in the designed lab area/speciality
• California: CLS:CA
• MT or CLS or MLS certification, ASCP or equivalent preferred
• Skilled multi-tasker, clear communicator, and active listener who knows the right questions to in order to understand the teams’ needs.