Evening Rapid Response Lab Coordinator

Trinity Health Of New England; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Benefits Package

Generous shift differentials

Mentor medical laboratory scientist-st

Continuing education opportunities

Job summary

Trinity Health Of New England's Mercy Medical Center in Springfield, MA, is hiring for a Rapid Response Lab Coordinator. The role focuses on coordinating the Rapid Response Unit operations during evening shifts and ensuring high-quality analytical testing to support patient care.

The incumbent will supervise staffing, perform and review assays, maintain quality controls, and collaborate across departments to improve service delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or closely related field plus 3–5 years of experience and 3–6 months of on-the-job training and orientation.
• MT or MLT (ASCP) or equivalent certification.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate operations in Rapid Response Unit on 2nd and 3rd shifts with priority setting for optimal patient outcomes.
• Perform automated and manual assays on clinical specimens to aid diagnosis and treatment.
• Correlate test results and report critical values according to procedures.
• Oversee quality control and quality assurance procedures to ensure accurate results.
• Coordinate HR management within department including staffing and scheduling.
• Gather information on and investigate patient and colleague incidents and prepare reports for supervision.
• Communicate across departments to improve operations and exchange patient information.

Skills

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Laboratory instruments calibration

Pipetting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology

ASCP MT/MLT certification

Job description

Trinity Health Of New England's Mercy Medical Center in Springfield, MA, is hiring for a Rapid Response Lab Coordinator. The role focuses on coordinating the Rapid Response Unit operations during evening shifts and ensuring high-quality analytical testing to support patient care.

The incumbent will supervise staffing, perform and review assays, maintain quality controls, and collaborate across departments to improve service delivery.