Pathology Technical Coordinator

Job Summary / Purpose

Oversees laboratory personnel and operations in one or more laboratory sections to ensure compliance and quality in accordance with laboratory work process. Responsible for the technical and scientific oversight of the clinical or pathology laboratory department.

Essential Key Job Responsibilities

• Coaches laboratory personnel to train for adherence to relevant policies and ethics
• Oversees most laboratory day-to-day operations and exercises authority over operational decisions
• Analyzes and interprets laboratory results in accordance with established laboratory work processes
• Administers laboratory inventories such as supplies, equipment and consumables
• Aids with selection of test methodology that is appropriate for the laboratory use of the test results
• Verifies the test procedures performed and establishes the laboratory's test performance characteristics, including the precision and accuracy of each test and test system
• Performs within an HHS approved proficiency testing program commensurate with the services offered
• Administers a quality control program appropriate for the testing performed and establishes the parameters for acceptable levels of analytic performance and ensures that these levels are maintained throughout the entire testing process from the initial receipt of the specimen, through sample analysis and reporting of test results
• Trains staff in and assists with the resolution of technical problems and ensures that remedial actions are taken whenever test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications
• Ensures that patient test results are not reported until all corrective actions have been taken and the test system is functioning properly
• Identifies training needs and assures that each individual performing tests receives regular in-service training and education appropriate for the type and complexity of the laboratory services performed
• Qualify and function as the CLIA defined Technical Consultant
• Evaluates the competency of all testing personnel and assures that the staff maintain their competency to perform test procedures and report test results promptly, accurately and proficiently

Minimum Qualifications Required

• Education: Bachelor of Science degree in a chemical or biological science as defined by CLIA
• Required Experience: 2 years clinical lab experience in the designed lab area/specialty
• Licensure and Certifications: ASCP certification required
• Preferred Licensure and Certifications: MT or CLS or MLS certification, ASCP or equivalent (per requirement sheet)
• Pathology Laboratory department CT or HTL certification required, ASCP or equivalent