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Job TitleLaboratory Coordinator II - General Lab

                        

LocationLakewood

                    

FacilityLakewood Family Health Center

                     

DepartmentLab FHC Support Services-Diagnostics Institute

                      

Job CodeE24007

                     

ShiftDays

                       

Schedule8:00am-4:30am

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

Cleveland Clinic Lakewood Family Health Center is happy to bring a new generation of healthcare to Lakewood. Our focus is on providing top-quality care, outstanding service, strong educational programs and community investment. Cleveland Clinic provides a dynamic and technologically advanced environment that allows you to discover, learn and grow. 

As Laboratory Coordinator, you will provide administrative and technical oversight to the General Laboratory. You will be responsible for supervision of the daily operations, including the personnel performing testing and reporting test results. As a part of the Cleveland Clinic team, you will have ample resources to learn and grow and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future.   

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A caregiver in this position works days from 8:00AM - 4:30PM. 

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

Monitor test analyses and specimen examinations to ensure that acceptable levels of analytic performance are maintained. Participate in the recruiting process, orientating and training, and Performance Evaluation of personnel in assigned area. Monitor laboratory operations according to all Clinic and laboratory policies and procedures, and counsel and 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 direction of the laboratory supervisor, assist in creating and managing staff schedules, including PTO and FLMA requests. Assure that six- and 12-month competency assessments are completed and documented on all personnel by qualified assessors and that competencies include the six parameters specified in the SOP; may perform competencies on high complexity testing but only provide oversight on moderate complexity. Resolve technical problems in accordance with policies and procedures established either 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. 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

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) 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 Meet the CLIA qualifications for High Complexity Testing Personnel according to Federal Regulations, Title 42, § 493.1489 Standard 

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

MT (ASCP) or ASCP Experience in Blood Gas, Chemistry, Hematology and Urinalysis

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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.

                       

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are follwed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. 

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