Laboratory Coordinator II - Immunohistochemistry

About the Role

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

As a Laboratory Coordinator II, you will provide administrative and technical oversight to your assigned laboratory. You will be responsible for supervising daily operations, including personnel performing testing and reporting test results. Coordinators serve as troubleshooting and QA/QC resources, ensuring issues are resolved and documented, assisting with on-call and weekly schedules, and leading daily shift huddles.

Responsibilities

• Monitor test analyses and specimen examinations to ensure that acceptable levels of analytic performance are maintained.
• Participate in the recruiting process, orienting and training, and performance evaluation of personnel in the assigned area.
• Monitor laboratory operations according to all Clinic and laboratory policies and procedures and counsel/document per established corrective action policies.
• Review QC and other quality metrics daily, monthly, and as requested by the Laboratory Director, Technical Consultant, or Technical Supervisor.
• Under the direction of the laboratory supervisor, assist in creating and managing staff schedules, including PTO and FMLA requests.
• Assure that six- and twelve-month competency assessments are completed and documented on all personnel by qualified assessors.
• Resolve technical problems in accordance with policies and procedures established by the Laboratory Director or Technical Supervisor.
• Notify Lab Director, Technical Consultant, or Technical Supervisor immediately whenever test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications and take remedial actions.
• Provide troubleshooting oversight and ensure that patient test results are not reported until all corrective actions have been taken and the test system is properly functioning.
• Perform duties of Testing Personnel as needed, maintain competency, and comply with all policies and procedures.
• Assist in inventory management, including the ordering of supplies necessary to perform all aspects of the testing process.
• May function as an educator, providing instruction and training in theory, technical skills, safety protocols, and the application of laboratory test protocols.
• Under the direction of the Medical Director or Technical Supervisor, assist in the selection, validation, and verification of new assays.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a Chemical, Physical, Biological, or Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology from a four-year college or university (diploma and/or transcripts must be provided for verification).
• Two years of laboratory training or experience, or both in non-waived testing.
• Demonstrates technical and theoretical knowledge sufficient to perform clinical laboratory functions assigned.
• Or meets the CLIA qualifications for high complexity testing personnel (see Code of Federal Regulations, Title 42, 493.1489 Standard; High Complexity Testing Personnel Qualifications).
• Three years of laboratory training or experience, or both in non-waived testing; a signed, official letter from the facility or organization detailing the dates and laboratory discipline experience and training if clinical laboratory training and experience occurred at an outside facility.

Preferred Qualifications

• Medical Laboratory Scientist certification, such as MLS (ASCP) or American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) eligible HT or HTL ASCP certification.
• Immunohistochemistry experience.

Physical Requirements

• Visual acuity to study specimens under a microscope.
• The ability to distinguish colors.
• Fine motor skills and manual dexterity to handle specimens and lab equipment required to process specimens and repair equipment.
• May be required to stand for long periods of time.
• Light lifting may be required.
• May be exposed to hazardous chemicals, biohazards, radioactive materials, etc.

Personal Protective Equipment

Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Schedule

A caregiver in this role works days from 6:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., with on-call responsibilities one weekend every two months.

Pay

Pay Range Minimum hourly: $33.46

Maximum hourly: $51.03

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set, and education. The pay range does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.) or the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).