Clinical Coordinator Laboratory Medicine- Part time

About the role

Join our team at Geisinger Medical Laboratories as a Clinical Coordinator, a key member of our laboratory education programs. This role manages and enhances the clinical education experience for students, ensuring seamless integration of academic instruction with clinical practice, supporting student success, and contributing to program development, recruitment, and sustainability. The Clinical Coordinator serves as a liaison between didactic and clinical instructors, upholding accreditation standards and fostering collaborative relationships.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Perform regular audits and manage feedback loops for all aspects of the clinical experience, including space, materials, logistics, and personnel.
• Provide input to program faculty and bench instructors for student evaluation.
• Participate in work efforts to continuously improve program learning outcomes and program effectiveness.
• Engage in programmatic assessment, policy and procedure development, strategic planning, and accreditation processes.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation (e.g., NAACLS), certification (e.g., ASCP), and institutional requirements.
• Collaborate with faculty to improve program design and content for alignment with clinical best practices and certification standards.
• Assist in the recruitment of prospective students through outreach events, presentations, and collaboration with educational programs.
• Promote clinical laboratory career pathways to internal and external stakeholders, including high schools, colleges, and healthcare organizations.
• Demonstrate knowledge of educational methodologies, interprofessional communication, program administration, and regulatory compliance.
• Participate in professional organizations and continuing education activities to foster relevancy with clinical laboratory science education and certification.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job-specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science (Required).
• Minimum of 3 years of laboratory experience (Required).
• One of the 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.

Schedule

Part-time, 12 hours per week. Days: 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM.

Benefits

• Full benefits (health, dental, and vision) starting on day one.
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents.
• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution.
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly.
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year.
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive.
• Family-friendly support including:
  • Adoption and fertility assistance.
  • Parental leave pay.
  • Military leave pay.
  • Free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with:
  • Referrals for childcare, eldercare, and pet care.
  • Access to free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, and digital self-help tools.
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life, and pet and legal insurance.