Technical Coordinator, Hematology

Valley Health System; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 44,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-Deductible Health Plan

Dental and Vision Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Retirement Savings Match

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

HSA & FSAs

Job summary

Valley Health System in the United States is seeking a Technical Coordinator, Hematology to oversee the Hematology unit, ensure patient result reporting, QC/QA, and accreditation compliance. You will lead staff competency, implement new technologies, manage training, and support LIS and departmental initiatives.

This is a first-shift, full-time role with a focus on accuracy, efficiency, and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or related field required
• 5 years of clinical laboratory experience with a focus in Hematology
• ASCP or equivalent board certification required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Oversees Hematology unit operations, patient result reporting, QC/QA, and accreditation standards
• Maintains competency of staff and ensures ongoing training and documentation
• Evaluates new technologies and implements them with interdepartmental teams
• Provides LIS, QA and Education support in collaboration with staff
• Manages equipment maintenance and quality control documentation
• Prepares reports and participates in intradepartmental and interdepartmental meetings

Skills

Hematology expertise

Laboratory supervision

Quality control

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree in Clinical Laboratory Science

Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science

Job description

Overview

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 and Work Details

LABORATORY - 207010 Worker Sub Type Regular Work Shift First Shift (United States of America) Pay Range $31.54 - $47.30

Role

• 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.

Growth and Opportunities

Our Growth is Creating Great Opportunities! Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it!