Technical Coordinator, Hematology

As one of the nation's Top 15 Health Systems, recognized by Premier and Modern Healthcare , Valley Health is a place where excellence, compassion, and purpose come together. This distinction reflects our commitment to exceptional patient care, clinical quality, and the caregivers who make it all possible.

Department

LABORATORY - 207010

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Work Shift

First Shift (United States of America) Pay Range

$31.54 - $47.30

Job Description

The Technical Coordinator, Hematology, is responsible for the oversight of the Hematology unit of the Laboratory, which includes patient result reporting, quality control, quality assurance, and compliance with accreditation standards.

Responsibilities and Duties

Serves as subject matter expert in Hematology, Coagulation, and Urinalysis and contributes to strategic planning for intradepartmental and interdepartmental initiatives.

Maintains technical competency in Hematology, Coagulation, and Urinalysis and ensures ongoing and documented competency of departmental and generalist staff members.

Evaluates and implements new technologies in conjunction with intradepartmental and interdepartmental team members.

Performs, delegates, and/or oversees departmental training for new hires and ensures completion of training checklist.

Performs, delegates, and/or oversees equipment maintenance; ensures maintenance is completed on schedule and with appropriate documentation.

Performs, delegates, and/or oversees performance, accuracy and documentation of quality control and quality assurance programs.

Serves as administrator for QC Vendor applications and Middleware; programs and updates quality control parameters for all assays in multiple platforms.

Resolves technical and department operational problems.

Provides departmental support for LIS, Quality Assurance, and Education initiatives in conjunction with other team members

Maintains adequate inventory of supplies to ensure continuity of service.

Assists in personnel scheduling.

Provides insight for personnel performance evaluations, goal planning, and performance improvement.

Participates in intradepartmental and interdepartmental facility meetings and committees; generates reports and presents data in areas of expertise.

Reviews and revises procedure manuals according accreditation standards; creates new policies and procedures when indicated; communicates policy updates to appropriate staff.

Education

Associates Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or Chemical, Biological, or Physical Science required

Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or Chemical, Biological, or Physical Science preferred

Experience

5 years of clinical laboratory experience with a focus in Hematology required

2 years of experience as Hematology Supervisor preferred

Certification & Licensure

American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or equivalent board certification required

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
• Demonstrates knowledge/competency in providing service to patients of all ages including neonate, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric required

Physical Demands

22 A Lab

FLSA Classification

Non-exempt

Benefits

At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include:

• •A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
• •Dental and vision insurance
• •Generous Paid Time Off
• •Tuition Assistance
• •Retirement Savings Match
• •A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
• •Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program

Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development. In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more.

To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com .