Laboratory Coordinator Transfusion Services

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

• Paid Time Off from Day One

• 403-B Retirement Plan

• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

• Career Development

• Whole Person Well-being Resources

• Mental Health Resources and Support

• Pet Benefits

Schedule:

Full time

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Address:

100 HOSPITAL DR

City:

HENDERSONVILLE

State:

North Carolina

Postal Code:

28792

Job Description:

• Participates in performance improvement activities, including evaluating new equipment and procedures, and promoting team building and employee engagement.
• Ensures adherence to compliance plans, rules, and regulations of applicable agencies, protecting patient confidentiality.
• Follows and enforces safety policies, including the use of PPE, handwashing, and hazardous chemical handling.
• Maintain organized and properly supplied workspaces, ensuring proper storage and safeguarding of documentation.
• Participates in committees, teams, and councils, contributing to cross-campus and campus-specific initiatives.
• Assists with the clinical experience of students in affiliated education programs. Assists in orienting, training, and assessing staff competency.
• Performs, assigns, and oversees pre-analytical activities such as equipment maintenance, inventory control, specimen collection, and processing.
• Performs, assigns, and oversees analytical procedures and tests, ensuring accuracy and adherence to standards and regulations.
• Provides leadership and mentoring to technicians, technologists, and support staff, resolving customer service issues and facilitating workflow.
• Performs, assigns, and oversees post-analytical activities, providing technical support and information related to laboratory testing.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of applicable regulatory and accreditation standards, rules, and guidelines, such as DNV, OSHA, AABB, CAP, and related agencies.

• A high degree of theoretical and practical knowledge and expertise in licensed specialty(ies).

• Technical skills and aptitudes related to laboratory testing, procedures, and processes performed in the assigned department or work area.

• Ability to effectively communicate in verbal and written English with patients, staff, partners, and customers of varied backgrounds in a respectful, effective, and professional manner.

• Ability to apply accurately learned computer-related applications and programs, including using electronic keyboards and other peripheral devices. Moderate computer skills, including Microsoft Office, are necessary to maintain patient documentation, testing records, and other related documents.

• Ability to exercise mature, independent professional judgment and leadership of teams, handle confidential information within guidelines and applicable regulations, and make appropriate decisions in stressful situations.

• Ability to work independently, adapt to varying priorities, including directing workflow with minimal supervision, and handle multiple priorities and projects.

• Ability to maintain equipment/records, perform quality assessment activities, and ensure adherence to all rules and regulations of applicable local, state, and federal agencies and accrediting bodies.

• Ability to educate and train new staff in medical laboratory settings, demonstrating leadership qualities, organizational, and service management skills.

• Demonstrates knowledge of new testing methods, products, instrumentation; remains informed on all current technologies.

• Ability to build and maintain effective, productive teams and appropriate peer relationships to facilitate organizational objectives, manage change, and influence people or processes for improvements.

• Follows standard precautions at all times with appropriate use of PPE and manages operations of the laboratory safely and correctly.

• Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized, communicate effectively, and function well under stressful situations, including the willingness to work flexible schedules.

• Responsible for inspection processes, proficiency performance reporting, and evaluation.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to articulate complex information in understandable terms to all levels of staff.

• Knowledge of statistical software, graphical displays, and Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement principles.

• Strong coaching and mentorship skills preferred.

• Strong service recovery skills preferred.

Education:

• Bachelor's [Required]

Field of Study:

• • in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution
• OR Bachelor's degree equivalency with 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses;
• OR 24 semester hours of science courses that include: 6 semester hours of chemistry, 6 semester hours of biology; and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination; AND have a laboratory training program that includes: completion of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by the ABHES or the CAAHEP (this training may be included in the 60 semester hours listed above); or at least three months documented laboratory training in each specialty in which the individual performs testing
• OR Successful completion of at least a 50-week official US military medical laboratory procedures training course and currently hold or have held the military enlisted occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Laboratory Technician); or qualified and served as high complexity testing personnel on or before April 24, 1995 in a CLIA-certified laboratory as of December 28, 2024, and have done so continuously since December 28, 2024. Required

Work Experience:

• 1+ year supervisory or managerial experience in clinical laboratory [Preferred]

• 3+ years of clinical laboratory experience [Required]

Additional Information:
Additional Licensure or certification requirements may apply depending on the specific unit or state in which this position is located. Please consult the relevant credential grid for detailed information regarding these requirements.

Licenses and Certifications:

• N/A

Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements)
Physical Requirements – https://tinyurl.com/msy4mja2

Pay Range:

$27.52 – $51.19

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.