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SLNH Saint Luke's North Hospital
MLS Coordinator
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A Clinical Laboratory Manager manages laboratory research and procedures for numerous fields such as health, industry, or other natural sciences. Commonly oversees R&D, diagnostic or treatment to allow patients to receive better health outcomes. Responsible for regulatory, health and safety operations during laboratory activities.
$104,514 / year median in Missouri
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Job Description Saint Luke's North Hospital is seeking an MLS Coordinator to join our team! The MLS Coordinator is a leadership role that reports to the Laboratory Manager and acts as a link between the clinical staff and management. This position supports the Laboratory Manager and is often called upon to be a subject matter expert for clinical laboratory analysis. Works directly with the laboratory staff as a resource for questions, troubleshooting, and guidance. Monday - Friday 8 hour shifts. Call required one weekend a month and rotating holiday for manager support. Maintains knowledge and competencies in all areas of the laboratory in order to fill in, as needed, for laboratory analysis. Manages laboratory scheduling which includes organizing time off requests, emergency call-ins,and holiday rotations. Participates in new employee interviewing and leads new hire on-boarding and training. Assists all lab staff as a resource and participates in employee engagement initiatives. Meets proficiency testing requirements by assigning sample testing, ensuring completion, and submitting results to accreditation website. Responds to product/instrument recall alerts. Participates in procedure review and writes procedures as needed. Generates weekly instrument quality control reports and reviews data for appropriate documentation, shifts, trends, and the need for temporary QC ranges. Performs monthly review of quality control and maintenance records. Investigates patient result errors and credits accounts as necessary. Assists with blood bank billing. Participates in hospital/system committees at the direction of the Laboratory Manager. May serve as LIS super-user. Participates in or may lead temporary projects. Other duties as assigned by the Laboratory Manager to meet the on-going needs of the laboratory department.