Clinical Coordinator Laboratory Medicine - Part time

Job Duties

• Ensure clinical site education is delivered in accordance with accreditation, grant, program curriculum, and facility requirements and standards.
• Plan and monitor the clinical experience across all applicable laboratory and support areas.
• Participate in onboarding, general orientation, and ongoing support to bench instructors, mentors and students; serve as the primary liaison between programs and clinical sites.
• Performs regular audits and manage feedback loops for all aspects of the clinical experience; space, materials, logistics and personnel.
• Provides input to program faculty and bench instructors for student evaluation.
• Participates in work effort to continuously improve program learning outcomes and program effectiveness.
• Participates in programmatic assessment, policy and procedure development, strategic planning, and accreditation processes.
• Ensures compliance with accreditation (e.g., NAACLS), certification (e.g., ASCP), and institutional requirements.
• Collaborates with faculty to improve program design and content for alignment with clinical best practices and certification standards.
• Affords assistance in the recruitment of prospective students through outreach events, presentations, and collaboration with educational programs.
• Promotes clinical laboratory career pathways to internal and external stakeholders, including high schools, colleges, and healthcare organizations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years-Laboratory (Required)
• One of following certifications required upon hire:
• Certified Medical Laboratory Technician (ASCP) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Familiarity with NAACLS accreditation, educational technology, Microsoft applications and learning management systems desired.

About the Role

The Clinical Coordinator is a key member of Geisinger Medical Laboratory Education programs. The Clinical Coordinator is responsible for managing and enhancing the clinical education experience for students. This role ensures the seamless integration of academic instruction with clinical practice, supports student success, and contributes to program development, recruitment, and sustainability. The Clinical Coordinator serves as a liaison between the didactic and clinical instructors, upholding accreditation standards and fostering collaborative relationships.