Medical Technologist Coordinator (Diagnostic Microbiology)

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) seeks a Medical Technologist Coordinator to oversee laboratory work processes and lead teams to ensure smooth operations and high-quality patient care.

The role emphasizes communication between management and staff, problem resolution, and implementation of advanced technologies within a compliant, ready lab environment. Training, competency assessment, and quality collaboration are key.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology or related field required.
• At least five years of experience in a clinical laboratory.
• Certification as Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCP BOC) or equivalent.
• Specialty Certification in Clinical Laboratory preferred.
• Completion of Path and Lab ICCE Career Ladder requirements for Medical Technologist IV/Specialist within 6 months in position.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and optimize laboratory work processes and workflows.
• Relay communications between management and staff to resolve issues.
• Lead team-building and foster open, creative laboratory environment.
• Attend meetings and streamline workflows between the lab and clinics.
• Assist with validation, optimization and implementation of advanced technologies.
• Serve as SME and point of contact for assays and instrumentation troubleshooting.
• Train and assess competency of staff; support performance management and quality.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Training & competency assessments

Education

Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology

ASCP BOC Medical Laboratory Scientist certification

Clinical Laboratory Specialty Certification

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Medical Technologist Coordinator works closely with the Supervisor and assists in the oversight of work processes and work groups within the laboratory. Is responsible for relaying communications between management and staff. Assists with problem resolution to technical and personnel issues that surface in daily laboratory operations. Leads team building effort and fosters an open and creative environment within the laboratory. Attends meetings and makes recommendations to streamline workflows between the laboratory and the clinics to better serve patient care. Assists with the validation, optimization, and implementation of highly complex state of the art technologies in a rapidly growing laboratory. Serves as subject matter expert on laboratory procedures, and contact person for troubleshooting of assays and instrumentation. Shares responsibility for training and competency assessments of laboratory staff, and collaborates with supervisor on performance management and quality issues. Maintains the laboratory in a constant state of readiness, and in compliance with all applicable accreditation standards.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Classified

Cost Center

CC000396 CHS - Diagnostic Microbiology (Main)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-29

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Nights (United States of America)

Job Description

Individual works closely with the Supervisor and assists in the oversight of work processes and work groups within the laboratory. Is responsible for relaying communications between management and staff. Assists with problem resolution to technical and personnel issues that surface in daily laboratory operations. Leads team building effort and fosters an open and creative environment within the laboratory. Attends meetings and makes recommendations to streamline workflows between the laboratory and the clinics to better serve patient care. Assists with the validation, optimization, and implementation of highly complex state of the art technologies in a rapidly growing laboratory. Serves as subject matter expert on laboratory procedures, and contact person for troubleshooting of assays and instrumentation. Shares responsibility for training and competency assessments of laboratory staff, and collaborates with supervisor on performance management and quality issues. Maintains the laboratory in a constant state of readiness, and in compliance with all applicable accreditation standards.

Additional Job Description

Education: Bachelor of Science degree In Medical Technology or relevant medical or scientific discipline required. Experience: At least five years of experience in a clinical laboratory. Certification: Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist by ASCP BOC or equivalent, or relevant catagorical certification. Specialty Certification in Clinical Laboratory section preferred. NOTE: Completion of Path and Lab ICCE Career Ladder requirements for Medical Technologist IV/Specialist within 6 months in position.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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